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Paradise's recovery from the Camp Fire
After the devastating Camp Fire of 2018, the city of Paradise is being rebuilt from the ashes. The community is not yet back to its pre-fire numbers but has enjoyed a steady influx of residents returning to the area, as well as builders who came to help recovery efforts and decided to relocate and people who work in Sacramento but want a little more space for a little less money. “People love the Paradise Lost headline, but we’re still here, and we’re only getting better,” says Recovery and Economic Director Colette Curtis.
Paradise is located in Butte County in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
Paradise takes pride in being a strong and resilient community.
Paradise Recreation and Park District has a playground, basketball court, and a picnic area.
At the Butte Creek Watershed Overlook, residents can look at Paradise.
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New homes built to last
The Camp Fire destroyed much of Paradise, which means many of the homes are newer. “Currently, most homes being built are two-bedroom cottage-style homes,” says Rhonda Maehl, resident and Realtor at The Rhonda Maehl Team at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate. “They’re building to what our demographics are asking for, so most of the developers are focusing on affordable housing. Once interest rates settle, the builders will adapt to their needs.” For move-in ready homes, buyers typically spend between $230,000 and $800,000. A handful of newer, larger properties, can sell from $900,000 up to $1.2 million. Lots can sell for anything from $10,000 to over $5 million, depending on size and location. “We’re on a ridge surrounded by two canyons surrounded by natural beauty, which is not conducive to traditional developers,” says Curtis. “Most lots have individual owners and already have a connection for water and power. There are a lot of resources if you buy here and want to build.”
The fire changed nearly every aspect of life in Paradise, including real estate and how homes are built. Even before the Camp Fire homes were subject to California building codes which require certain features to mitigate damage from natural disasters. According to Curtis, most of the homes that survived the fire were built after 2008, while homes built between 1940 and 1980 burned down. Current development is following advice from the insurance industry and that informs everything from the materials being used to how close plants should be to homes. “You know the place you live, and you build accordingly,” says Curtis. “We cannot rebuild in the way that it was before. We have to build for the future of our communities.” Every year, city officials inspect every property in town and ensure citizens are up to date on emergency preparedness. Paradise has also installed a city-wide siren system for when phone lines go down.
Craftsman and bungalow style homes are common in Paradise, CA.
Ranch-style homes are spaced out in Paradise.
Find your dream ranch-style home in Paradise, CA.
Most of the homes in Paradise are ranch-style.
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Kids attend the growing Paradise Unified School District
Paradise Unified School District serves the community. The school system, which earned a B from Niche, is a priority as the town continues to grow. “A much safer, much newer environment. We have invested so much in our schools, making them a much safer, much newer environment,” says Curtis. “There’s been an influx of young families and a huge influx of kids. After the fire, we consolidated elementary schools, but now we need to build a second one to accommodate the kids. A lot of the recovery money has been put into the schools to expand and improve them.”
Paradise Senior High is shaping students for triumphs in life in Paradise.
Chico High School, nearby Paradise, is home of the Panthers.
Cedarwood Elementary, nearby Paradise, CA, has 236 students enrolled.
Little Chico Creek Elementary is where each student's potential develops nearby Paradise.
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Parks around Paradise
While there is still some construction and renovation to repair to the city's parks residents have their pick of public places to relax and have fun. Recreation Park has a playground to explore and a pool open during the summer. The newly-renovated Terry Ashe Recreation Center is the place to be no matter the weather. Inside there's a dance floor and a kitchen while outside there's a gazebo and a skating rink for the winter. Billie Park, which the city is expanding, offers traditional amenities like a playground and picnicking space, as well as winding hiking trails. Two-legged and four-legged residents are welcome at Moore Road Ball Park, Lezlie Morrow Memorial Dog Park and Horse Arena, which all share space in northern Paradise. The nearby mountains also provide recreation opportunities. “This area is a lot like Tahoe,” says Maehl. “We have tall trees all over. We’re close to rivers and lakes, so you can fish and boat. When it shows, people get into skiing and snowmobiling. If there’s any outdoor activity you want to do, you’re an hour away at most.”
Lake Paradise is home to several hiking trails.
Tall trees provide shade throughout Paradise Dog Park.
You can go to Paradise Lake for boating or fishing.
The playground at Paradise Recreation and Park District is a lot of fun for kids.
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Events honor Paradise's history
“There’s not a week that goes by without something to do,” says Maehl. The city’s social calendar celebrates Paradise’s long history. “After the fire, we feel a renewed pioneer spirit,” says Curtis. “We’re reconnecting with something we never thought we’d feel again.” The city's history dates to the days before the gold rush, when settlers came to Paradise for its agriculture. The city commemorates its roots as an orchard community with Johnny Appleseed Days, one of the longest-running events. “Starting in the 1860s, we had a harvest festival. It looks a little different now, but we’re still celebrating,” says Curtis. Gold Nugget Days celebrate Paradise’s gold rush period. Locals elect a Gold Nugget Queen and can enter a chili cook-off. Party in the Park is an eight-week series of vendors, concerts and other live performances. For nearly 20 years, each February, the community comes together for Paradise Chocolate Fest. The event was launched by the owners of Joy Lyn’s Candies, a well-known and well-loved local candy shop. During the fire, the original shop was destroyed, and the owners lost many valuables, such as one of California’s oldest taffy-pulling machines, but the original recipe book was saved. Like the settler era and gold rush, the Camp Fire has become another touchstone event. “On the anniversary of the fire, we host an event to bring people together,” says Curtis.
Driving on the Skyway
Residents must have a car to get around Paradise. The community is fairly spread out, making it difficult to walk from place to place. The Skyway is the main thoroughfare of Paradise, leading up into the hills and throughout Butte County. Residents can take the Skyway 15 miles west to Chico. The community’s Clark Road also becomes CA-191, which leads 50 miles south to Yuba City. Sacramento, a major employment center for residents, is about 90 miles south via CA-70. For evacuation routes, the city government will inform residents which paths to take and which evacuation ones they live in through phone and mail campaigns. Residents will also periodically participate in evacuation drills, and the town emergency sirens are tested regularly.
Local restaurants on the Skyway
Most retail is concentrated around the Skyway and along Clark Road. Paradise Plaza, on Clark Road, is home to Big Lots, Dollar General and Dollar Tree. Walgreens, Dollar General and Grocery Outlet line the Skyway, sitting side by side with local restaurants. Locals can dine in or order out at local favorites like Authentic Thai Cuisine of Paradise, Cozy Diner Bar and Grill or Mehoos Mexican Restaurant. Residents have access to a couple of familiar chains, like Taco Bell, but most dining options are businesses owned and operated by fellow residents.
While crime rates in Paradise are lower than California's and the national average, there has been an uptick in violent crime in 2024 compared to previous years. Property crime has declined since 2023.
Start your day in Paradise with a cup of coffee from Hilltop Cafe.
Tea Bar & Fusion Cafe is a great location to meet friends for lunch in Paradise.
Cozy Diner Bar is a popular restaurant serving classic American food in Paradise, CA.
For more dining options, Paradise residents can head to Chico.
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Magalia comes from the Latin word for cottages, the tiny homes settlers lived in when the town was established during the gold rush of 1850. Magalia has come a long way since then. This unincorporated community outside Paradise is full of modern homes, restaurants and local businesses. Although it is an incorporated community in the hills of Butte County, Magalia doesn't feel remote. Homes are organized on residential roads, and the main thoroughfare through the neighborhood winds past shopping and dining. After the Camp Fire in 2018 destroyed much of the homes and trees around Magalia, the community has come back with newly built homes and an influx of new residents.
Buyers come to Magalia to seek some space. “The majority of homes have nice parcels of land,” says Rhonda Maehl, Paradise resident and a long-time Realtor at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Welcome Home. “There is a mix of older homes. However, since the fire in 2018, a third of the town has been rebuilt and is brand new. Most of the new houses are builder speculation homes.” These newer speculation houses, typically Modern Traditional in style, sell between $290,000 and $450,000. Older homes, a mix of ranch-styles and Modern Traditional, sell between $200,000 and $600,000. The fire left many build-ready lots available, which sell anywhere from $12,000 to over $600,000 depending on acreage. “It’s a more affordable area. Historically, it's cheaper than anywhere else in Butte County,” says Dave Donnan, a Realtor with the Ryno Company with 25 years of experience.
Fires are common in the area. “It’s heavily wooded and prone to fires,” says Donnan. “What you save in buying a house, you pay for in insurance.” The 2018 Camp Fire was abnormally destructive, resulting in the total destruction of a large percentage of Magalia's homes. Magalia Fire Center, managed by Butte County, serves the area and keeps track of potential fire outbreaks. The fire center makes safety plans to mitigate damage and keep community members safe.
The Paradise Unified School District serves Magalia. Most kids start school at Cedarwood Elementary School, graded B by Niche. They can go on to attend Paradise Intermediate School, graded B, and Paradise Senior High School, B-plus, where senior students can enroll in Butte Community College to earn college credit.
Residents will need a car to get around the neighborhood and to travel into surrounding communities. Paradise is five miles south, but Chico is farther away, sitting 20 miles west. The Skyway is the main thoroughfare through Magalia and one of the main drags through Butte County. This roadway leads down to Paradise and up into the hills.
“It doesn’t feel far out,” says Maehl. “We have restaurants and shopping, but there aren’t doubles of anything: there’s one sushi restaurant, one pizza restaurant, one diner.” Izzy’s Too Burgers and Barbeque, Sakura Sushi, Red Lion Pizza and the Hilltop Cafe are all located along the Skyway. Holiday Market grocery store and the local Rite Aid are also stops along the Skyway.
Magalia is surrounded by parks, so citizens will be within a short distance of public green space anywhere in the community, from Magalia Community Park to Poa Trailhead. Residents can hike around the Paradise Reservoir and take in views of the water, or explore the trails around the Green Belt. Magalia is in the hills of Butte County and situated between the Magalia Reservoir and the Little and Middle Butte Creek. The reservoir’s waters offer plenty of opportunities for recreation, from fishing to kayaking. Residents hike and take in views of the creek from Loch Lomond Glen Foundation.
Magalia Community Park hosts community events throughout the year. Most are regular, smaller scale events like dance and yoga classes and other senior citizen fitness initiatives. They do host more seasonal events, like a summer concert series and a children’s Christmas party and tree lighting.
Property Mix - Square Feet
Paradise Has More Owners
Rental Home Trends
Number of Homes for Rent
10
Median Rent
$2,095
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,100
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,300
Median Condo Rent
$1,100
Median 1 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,100
Demographics
Total Population
7,870
Median Age
53
Population under 18
17%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
32.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$66,818
Below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$80,800
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.9%
College Graduates
29.2%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11%
% Population in Labor Force
39.3%
Significantly below the national average
64.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
56''
Average Winter Low Temperature
40°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat friendly
Bike Score®®
20/ 100
Somewhat friendly
Walk Score®®
30/ 100
Somewhat friendly
Transit Score®®
30/ 100
Source: Local Logic
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