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Paradise, CA Area Guide

Discover this mountain town’s lush natural beauty and rich history

Suburban Scenic Lush Peaceful Historic Charming Growing Active Close-Knit Welcoming Affordable

Nestled in California’s Sierra Nevada foothills, Paradise is a scenic mountain town located just ten miles east of Chico. Towering pines and majestic oaks cluster around peaceful neighborhoods in Paradise, offering residents plenty of natural beauty to admire. Many local parks and nearby national forests provide countless options for outdoor recreation in Paradise as well.

In addition to the surrounding natural beauty, Paradise is entrenched in a rich history. Residents and visitors alike can learn about Paradise’s Gold Rush past at the Gold Nugget Museum. Paradise also boasts a strong sense of hometown pride, which can be felt at a host of annual community events such as Gold Nugget Days, Johnny Appleseed Days, Paradise Pow Wow, Party in the Park, Lighted Truck Parade, and the Paradise Chocolate Fest.

Paradise residents enjoy small-town tranquility with convenient access to big-city amenities in nearby Chico, Sacramento, and San Francisco. Quick access to Routes 70 and 99 as well as I-5 makes commuting and traveling from Paradise simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Paradise, CA is $689 for a studio, $1,035 for one bedroom, $1,302 for two bedrooms, and $1,293 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Paradise has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,035/month
611 Sq Ft
House
$2,043/month
1,428 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Paradise, CA is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

37 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

39 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

HomeTech Charter

Public

Grades K-12

Paradise Elearning Academy

Public

Grades K-12

Honey Run Academy Elementary

Public

Grades 4-6

1 Students

Ponderosa Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Paradise Charter Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Paradise Intermediate

Public

Grades 6-8

HomeTech Charter

Public

Grades K-12

Paradise Elearning Academy

Public

Grades K-12

Paradise Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

HomeTech Charter

Public

Grades K-12

Paradise Elearning Academy

Public

Grades K-12

Points of Interest

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.