The Town FilesParis, Texas
City in Lamar County · population 24,476 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $150,000
- Household income
- $47,239
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 35.8
Paris is a city of 24,476 people in Lamar County, Texas. The median home is worth $150,000, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks hipper than 88% of Texas towns, better for cycling than 84% of Texas towns, better transit than 84% of Texas towns.
How Paris ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Paris is worth $150,000, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $47,239, which is more affordable than 39% of Texas towns. Median rent is $971 a month. 48.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Paris | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $150,000 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $971 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $47,239 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 48.4% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Paris
| People | Paris | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.9% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.3% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.0% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.5% | — |
| Work from home | 7.8% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 15.9 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.6% | 89.2% |
Weather in Paris
July highs average 95.8°F and January lows 33.2°F. About 48.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.5 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 96 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 46 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Paris since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on November 4, 2022 about 5.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 10 deaths and 237 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 20, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 113 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 24, 2020.
Severe weather in Lamar County since 1996
Lamar County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Lamar County
Lamar County had 22,350 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,468 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Paris itself the ACS puts it at 5.3%.
Public schools in Paris
15 public schools with 7,165 students, about 12.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| PARIS H S | 9-12 | 959 | 13.3 |
| AIKIN EL | K-4 | 924 | 14.4 |
| NORTH LAMAR H S | 9-12 | 671 | 11.6 |
| CHISUM EL | PK-5 | 604 | 12.9 |
| JUSTISS EL | K-4 | 578 | 13.1 |
| NORTH LAMAR INT | 2-5 | 551 | 13.1 |
| CROCKETT INT | 5-6 | 549 | 14.4 |
| FRANK STONE MIDDLE | 6-8 | 547 | 11.9 |
| PARIS J H | 7-8 | 520 | 10.8 |
| W L HIGGINS EL | PK-1 | 333 | 15.1 |
| CHISUM H S | 9-12 | 312 | 8.7 |
| CHISUM MIDDLE | 6-8 | 279 | 11.2 |
Towns near Paris
- Reno, TX3.8 mi · 3,454 people · home $235,600
- Hugo, OK23.8 mi · 5,166 people · home $96,300
- Clarksville, TX28.5 mi · 2,857 people · home $53,700
Paris questions
Is Paris, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Paris scores better for retirees than 39% of Texas towns and quieter than 25%. 18.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.8).
How much does a house cost in Paris?
The median owner-occupied home in Paris is valued at $150,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,239, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $971 a month.
What is the weather like in Paris?
July highs average 95.8°F and January lows 33.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.9 inches of precipitation a year and 1.5 inches of snow.
Does Paris get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Paris since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on November 4, 2022. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- 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)