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Paramount

Paramount

Located in Los Angeles County

$690,157 Average Value
$540 Average Price per Sq Ft
23 Homes For Sale

Paramount is a green city south of LA

Paramount is a Los Angeles County city that was once known for its dairy farms. Time passed, and the city has transformed into a green community with tree-lined streets and spacious parks. Paramount is even a designated Tree City USA for its dedication to keeping the city full of trees. You have a range of home types and popular local restaurants, all while being about 15 miles from busy Los Angeles.

Paramount has some wide, tree-lined streets.
Paramount has some wide, tree-lined streets.
Paramount's boulevards are lined with majestic trees, and the city is a designated Tree City, USA.
Paramount's boulevards are lined with majestic trees, and the city is a designated Tree City, USA.
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Paramount has homes with Spanish-inspired designs and lush landscaping.
Paramount has homes with Spanish-inspired designs and lush landscaping.

Older homes near newer townhouses and condos

Most homes here were built from the 1940s to 1980s, with National, ranch-style and Craftsman designs. “Paramount is an old city,” says Mike McKown, historian of the Paramount Historical Society. “It has been here about 135 years and is home to many families who have lived here for three or four generations.” There has been newer construction over the years, so buyers find a mix of original midcentury builds as well as modern detached homes, townhouses and condos. Home prices range from the upper $300,000s to $1.9 million, while townhouses and condos can sell from the upper $200,000s to the lower $600,000s, depending on size.

Where Paramount residents go to get outside

There are parks spread across Paramount, so people have options when they want to get outside. “The community is popular among families for its price and activities,” says Gretta Sheffer Minnema, a Realtor with Re/Max College Park Realty. Paramount Park is usually the busiest green space because it has baseball fields, basketball courts and a public pool. Progress Park is another popular spot, with its athletic courts and playgrounds, but some people prefer Salud Park, because it has sand volleyball courts, a splash pad and a running track. The city sponsors youth sports leagues and classes at parks throughout the area. “Longtime residents and new homebuyers find the many services the city offers very appealing,” McKown says. “There are a lot of things for people to do and lots of ways to get involved.”

“It’s got a lot of good family activities,” Minnema says. “There’s the Iceland Ice Rink, home of the famous Zamboni.” The LA Kings Iceland at Paramount, founded in 1940, is home to the original Zamboni, a machine that is used to maintain ice rinks across the world. You can see the first Zamboni model at the rink or take lessons.

Salud Park in Paramount has a walking track to get your steps in the fresh air.
Salud Park in Paramount has a walking track to get your steps in the fresh air.
During the summer, you can go to the pool at Paramount Park, a local spot to beat the heat.
During the summer, you can go to the pool at Paramount Park, a local spot to beat the heat.
The Hay Tree is a 50-foot camphor tree and a Paramount landmark dating to the city's founding.
The Hay Tree is a 50-foot camphor tree and a Paramount landmark dating to the city's founding.
All American Park is a leafy neighborhood park in Paramount.
All American Park is a leafy neighborhood park in Paramount.
The LA Kings Iceland rink in Paramount displays the jerseys of Kings hockey heroes over the ice.
The LA Kings Iceland rink in Paramount displays the jerseys of Kings hockey heroes over the ice.
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Getting around Paramount and beyond

Interstate 105 passes through Paramount, while Interstate 710 runs along its western border. If you want to get to Los Angeles, you might drive roughly 15 miles for around 30 minutes, but another option is to take a Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority bus to the Compton Metro A Line Station. Traffic is a part of life in LA County, so commutes can take longer during peak rush hour. You’re also about 5 miles from the Long Beach Airport.

Zamboni Middle School is named after the Paramount resident and inventor.
Zamboni Middle School is named after the Paramount resident and inventor.

Options offered by the Paramount Unified School District

The Paramount Unified School District serves the city, and students might attend options like the B-rated Wesley Gaines School. Paramount High School runs two campuses, and students can enroll in Career Technical Education courses to study topics like technology or health. The district has partnered with Compton College to offer dual enrollment for the Administration of Justice Early College Program. High school students in the program can earn an associate’s degree and a diploma when they graduate.

You're close to locally owned restaurants and shops

Paramount has a dining scene built around local and family-owned restaurants along its main corridors. You can sit down for a meal at popular spots like:

  • Horchateria Rio Luna, a coffee shop known for unique ice cream flavors and horchata iced coffees
  • Casa Gamino, a long-standing restaurant serving Mexican dishes, from enchiladas to carne asada
  • Mariscos El Perihuete, where you might order seafood options like shrimp soup or ceviche
  • Tortas B Chingonas, a casual eatery celebrated for oversized tortas and birria
When it comes to shopping, most stores are along Paramount Boulevard. You can get groceries at Sprouts Farmers Market or the Northgate Gonzalez Market. The Paramount Swap Meet has been a part of the city since the 1950s, and it’s grown to over 800 vendor spaces. You pay an admission fee to browse the vendors, stop by food stalls and see which bands are playing on stage.

Grab your morning coffee at Horchateria Rio Luna in Paramount.
Grab your morning coffee at Horchateria Rio Luna in Paramount.
Mariscos el Guicho serves seafood delicacies from a mobile kitchen in Paramount.
Mariscos el Guicho serves seafood delicacies from a mobile kitchen in Paramount.
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Summers are always busy with community events

The city hosts events throughout the year, from street fairs to live concerts. Summers are usually the busiest, with events like:

  • Friday Night Paramount, a monthly street fair with music, food trucks and art exhibits
  • Heritage Festival, which, in the past, has included a beer garden, kids’ activities and a petting zoo
  • Race For Education 5K/1K and Wellness Fair, where people race and then enjoy giveaways and live music

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Area Facts

Number of Homes
6,702
Number of Homes for Sale
23
Median Year Built
1957
Months of Supply
2.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,263
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,138
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
988
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
685
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227

Open Houses

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Paramount Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
18
Median Rent
$2,575
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,850
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,898
Median Townhouse Rent
$2,700
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$3,095
Median Condo Rent
$2,413
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,500

Demographics

Total Population
50,334
Median Age
35
Population under 18
27.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.9%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$63,192
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$75,634

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
65.6%
Below the national average
89%
College Graduates
11.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.8%
% Population in Labor Force
67.5%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability®

60 / 100

Fairly walkable

Walkability®

40 / 100

Limited public transit

Transit®

30 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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