Los Angeles metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Paramount, CA
About Paramount
Paramount is a Gateway Cities suburb of about 53,700 people (2020 census) between Long Beach and downtown Los Angeles, formed from the twin towns of Hynes and Clearwater and incorporated in 1957 (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). It is also the world headquarters of the Zamboni Company — the ice resurfacer was invented here — and the city runs its own Easy Rider Shuttle.
Home prices in Paramount
The median listing price in Paramount is $529k.
Top places in Paramount
- The Paramount Hay Tree — California State Historical Landmark camphor tree of the old hay-trading market.
- Zamboni Company headquarters — birthplace of the ice resurfacing machine.
- Iceland rink — Zamboni-family skating rink operating since 1939.
- Paramount Drive-In Theatre — classic drive-in cinema.
- Paramount Park — central park with sports fields.
- All American Park and Ralph C. Dills Park — neighborhood parks.
- Paramount Theatre / civic center corridor on Paramount Blvd.
Commuting from Paramount
- Freeways: I-105 crosses the northern portion east–west, I-710 follows the western border north–south, and SR-91 runs just south of the city limits (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
- Transit: Metro and Long Beach Transit buses plus the city-run Easy Rider Shuttle; Metro A Line (Blue) stations are a short ride west in Compton/Long Beach.
- Approximate drive to downtown Los Angeles: ~20–35 minutes depending on traffic (approximate; ~15 miles).
Schools in Paramount
Public schools: Paramount Unified School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Paramount FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Paramount, CA?
The median listing price in Paramount is $529k. Median listing home price · Realtor.com · 2026-09-24 - How is the commute from Paramount, CA?
Freeways: I-105 crosses the northern portion east–west, I-710 follows the western border north–south, and SR-91 runs just south of the city limits (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Paramount, CA?
Paramount is served by Paramount Unified School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.