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An honest guide to South Paris: who it's for, who it isn't, what life is really like, and how to actually visit.
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The commercial center of Paris, Maine, home to Oxford County's main shopping and services.
🌲 Did you know? Despite its name, South Paris is in Oxford County — one of Maine's geographic curiosities.
By the numbers
As of July 2026, the typical home in South Paris is worth about $278,000 — about 25% below the U.S. average of $372,000, rent runs about $585 a month, the median household income is $56,823.
| Typical home value | $278,000 | Zillow, July 2026 |
| vs. U.S. typical home | -25% | $372,000 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $585 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
| Median household income | $56,823 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
| Population | 2,570 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
Sources: Zillow, July 2026; U.S. Census (ACS 2023). Figures are estimates that vary by household and season.
See how South Paris compares to all 106 Maine towns →The typical home value in South Paris is about $278,000 as of July 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), about 25% below the U.S. average of $372,000. Individual sale prices vary by neighborhood and condition.
Typical rent in South Paris runs about $585 a month (U.S. Census ACS estimate). Seasonal and short-term demand can push coastal rents higher.
The median household income in South Paris is about $56,823, per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Tours, tickets, and outdoor adventures in and around South Paris — guided hikes, boat trips, food and history tours, and more. Free cancellation on most; reserve now, pay later.
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