The Town FilesParadise, Nevada
Community in Clark County · population 191,238 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $384,200
- Household income
- $59,190
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 105°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 39.3
Paradise is a community of 191,238 people in Clark County, Nevada. The median home is worth $384,200, above the typical Nevada town ($361,550). It ranks more vibrant than 99% of Nevada towns, better transit than 96% of Nevada towns, more walkable than 94% of Nevada towns.
How Paradise ranks
Percentile among Nevada towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Nevada towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Paradise is worth $384,200, above the typical Nevada town ($361,550). Homes cost about 6.5 times the median household income of $59,190, which is more affordable than 15% of Nevada towns. Median rent is $1,372 a month. 41.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Paradise | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $384,200 | $361,550 |
| Median rent | $1,372 | $1,386 |
| Median household income | $59,190 | $78,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.5× | 4.9× |
| Homeownership | 41.9% | 72.5% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1989 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.4% | — |
Who lives in Paradise
| People | Paradise | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.3 | 44.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.3% | 21.7% |
| Under 18 | 19.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.1% | 19.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.6% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 26.1% | — |
| Work from home | 11.8% | 9.0% |
| Average commute | 23.2 min | 24.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.4% | 92.1% |
Weather in Paradise
July highs average 104.5°F and January lows 40.5°F. About 4.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Nevada town: 16.7 in). Expect about 137 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 10 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Paradise since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Nevada town. The strongest, an F1, struck on March 30, 1992 about 5.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 11, 1998.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 30, 2016.
Severe weather in Clark County since 1996
Clark County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4523: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3443: Covid-19 |
| July 5, 2013 | Fire | FM-5034: Carpenter 1 Fire |
| July 1, 2010 | Fire | FM-2847: Cathedral Fire |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3243: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Clark County
Clark County had 1,124,772 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,985 a year. Unemployment was 5.4% in 2023; in Paradise itself the ACS puts it at 9.8%.
Public schools in Paradise
4 public schools with 4,460 students, about 22.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverado HS | 9-12 | 2,052 | 24.4 |
| Schofield Jack Lund MS | 6-8 | 1,001 | 26.3 |
| Barber Shirley A ES | PK-5 | 779 | 17.7 |
| Gehring Roger D Acad of Science & Technology ES | PK-5 | 628 | 19.0 |
Towns near Paradise
- Winchester, NV3.4 mi · 36,403 people · home $302,800
- Whitney, NV5.5 mi · 49,061 people · home $329,000
- Spring Valley, NV7.2 mi · 215,597 people · home $433,800
- Enterprise, NV7.5 mi · 221,831 people · home $475,500
- Sunrise Manor, NV7.9 mi · 205,618 people · home $320,000
- Henderson, NV8.1 mi · 317,610 people · home $484,900
- Summerlin South, NV11.3 mi · 30,744 people · home $672,400
- Nellis AFB, NV11.9 mi · 4,379 people · home —
Paradise questions
Is Paradise, Nevada a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Paradise scores better for retirees than 10% of Nevada towns and quieter than 10%. 15.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.3).
How much does a house cost in Paradise?
The median owner-occupied home in Paradise is valued at $384,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,190, so homes cost about 6.5 times income. Median rent is $1,372 a month.
What is the weather like in Paradise?
July highs average 104.5°F and January lows 40.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 4.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Paradise get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Paradise since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on March 30, 1992. The typical Nevada town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)