Paris
Solid value in a growing area
Median $123K·Walkability 2.3/10·Schools 6.0/10
If you're heading out here, the first thing to know is you're getting actual land—these aren't postage-stamp lots. The area sits on the quieter side of things, with homes spread across acreage and double lots, detached garages, and plenty of room to breathe. You'll find ranch-style houses and single-wide homes with basements, fresh paint, and updated roofs, many with screened porches or decks. The character is straightforward: space, affordability, and the kind of place where a Quonset hut in the backyard for storage doesn't raise eyebrows.
Why people love it here
$123K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Paris
Estimated Monthly Payment
$835/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: Reed City Area Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Red Fox Market
Szots
Paris Park
House Lake
Piney Loop
White Pine Trail
Big Rapids Library
Bulldog Cinema
Crime in Paris is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Mecosta County.
Mecosta County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Paris home (around $123,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $22k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $818 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $818/mo | $21,816 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $942/mo | $25,117 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $983/mo | $26,221 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Solar potential
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,296 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Paris are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
Nearest Park
Paris Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
4
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Paris
- What do homes cost in Paris?
- The median home value in Paris is about $123,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Paris housing market?
- no homes are listed in Paris right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Paris?
- Paris is served by Reed City Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is GT Norman Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Paris walkable?
- Paris scores 2.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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