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Paris, TX

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Sit back and relax in the affordable suburbs of Paris

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A relaxing suburban oasis tucked away in Lamar County, Paris is the perfect place to settle down in Texas. To reflect its famous name, the city of Paris has a Texas version of the Eiffel Tower, reaching 65 feet and topped with a cowboy hat. This charming, eclectic town offers supermarkets and a variety of home goods and clothing stores at Paris Towne Center.

Enjoy a variety of both chain and local eateries like Paris Bakery, Jaxx Burgers, and Shogun Japanese House. Paris has a historic downtown district that features local businesses and a historic fountain in the center of town. Community parks and family-friendly streets are waiting for you in Paris. If you enjoy a slower pace of life, a close-knit community, and a secluded suburban atmosphere, Paris is the place for you!

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Paris, TX is $587 for a studio, $780 for one bedroom, $1,051 for two bedrooms, and $1,068 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Paris has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$780/month
612 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Paris, TX is 12.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Paris is 30.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $587 - $1,068. You can expect to pay 7.2% less for groceries, 5.9% less for utilities, and 7.6% more for transportation.

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Transportation

30

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

37

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Chisum Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

593 Students

7
out of 10

Bailey Intermediate School

Public

Grades 4-5

300 Students

6
out of 10

Aikin Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

937 Students

5
out of 10

Justiss Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

552 Students

4
out of 10

Cecil Everett Elementary School

Public

Grades 2-3

279 Students

4
out of 10

Paris J High School

Public

Grades 7-8

522 Students

6
out of 10

Chisum Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

264 Students

6
out of 10

Frank Stone Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

528 Students

5
out of 10

North Lamar High School

Public

Grades 9-12

727 Students

7
out of 10

Paris High School

Public

Grades 9-12

934 Students

6
out of 10

Chisum High School

Public

Grades 9-12

322 Students

6
out of 10

Travis High School Of Choice

Public

Grades 9-12

43 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site

Military Bases

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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 2025.