Another notable thing is that Paradise is a major vacation destination. Much of the town’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Paradise’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live.
Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Paradise is worth considering.
As is often the case in a small town, Paradise doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The citizens of Paradise are slightly better educated than the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns, with 21.26% of adults in Paradise having a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Paradise in 2022 was $29,635, which is middle income relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $118,540 for a family of four. However, Paradise contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Paradise is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Paradise home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Paradise residents report their race to be White, followed by Native American. Important ancestries of people in Paradise include English, German, Irish, French, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Paradise is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Italian.
