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Paris, TN — ZIP 38242

Population: 19,293 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 38242 (Paris, TN) is $216,551 — up 6.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $230,000 after a median 278 days on market. Typical rent runs $975/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, icestorm, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$216,551

Median home value

+6.6%

1-year change

278

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$216,551
1-year appreciation
+6.6%
3-year appreciation
+15.8%
5-year appreciation
+41.6%
10-year appreciation
+92.3%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$217,426
House Price Index (state)
475.9 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$230,000
Median price per sqft
$160
1-year sale-price change
-27.0%
Median days on market
278 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
111
Sale-to-list ratio
90.2%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+3.1%
Days to pending
105 days
New listings (monthly)
25

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$975/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$758/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$948/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,160/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,508/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,740/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Henry County, Paris
Schools include
E. W. Grove School, Henry Co High School, Paris Elementary, W G Rhea Elementary, W O Inman Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, drought, earthquake, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 32% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
83.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,666
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,275

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Donelson National Battlefield (26 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Paris Landing Airpark (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
WEST TENNESSEE HEALTHCARE HENRY COUNTY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+209 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
33.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.7%
Median annual property tax
$815
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
64.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,223
Average weekly wage
$881
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
19

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 38242State medianUS median
Median home value$216,551$269,649$289,727
Median sale price$230,000$315,000$325,000
Median days on market278 days73 days51 days
Typical rent$975/mo$1,597/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$815$970$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 38242?
$216,551.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 38242?
$230,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 38242?
Median days on market: 278 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 38242?
Typical rent: $975/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 38242?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, drought, earthquake, lightning.
Is ZIP 38242 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 38242?
Risk to homes is higher than 32% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 38242?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 38242?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 38242?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 38242 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 38242?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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