At a Glance
Median Income
$54,572
$36,122 per capita
Home Value
$178,400
Zillow: $205,602
Median Rent
$1,024/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
15.2% smoking rate
How Parchment Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Parchment's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Parchment a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Parchment residents earn a median household income of $54,572 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,122. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,972 business establishments, including 579 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Parchment is $178,400 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,602. Median rent is $1,024/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
24.0% of adults in Parchment hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Parchment has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population2,012
Median Age30.2 yrs
Density2,187/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,572
Per Capita$36,122
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$20,706M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,264
Housing
A+
Home Value$178,400
Rent$1,024
Ownership56.9%
Zillow$205,602
Housing Units982
Rent Burden29.0%
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,811/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation839 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 58%
Commute19 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations53
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Parchment was founded in 1909.
The median home in Parchment was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 579 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.