At a Glance
Median Income
$68,882
$36,691 per capita
Home Value
$337,800
Zillow: $304,958
Median Rent
$1,242/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
15.0% smoking rate
How Park Center Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Park Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Park Center a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Park Center residents earn a median household income of $68,882 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,691. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,124 business establishments, including 103 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Park Center is $337,800 , 20% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $304,958. Median rent is $1,242/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
21.6% of adults in Park Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Park Center has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 13.
Data Overview
People
Population2,544
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density388/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,882
Per Capita$36,691
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$2,073M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062
Housing
B+
Home Value$337,800
Rent$1,242
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$304,958
Housing Units1,094
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity29.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,802/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain13.7 in/yr
AQI13 (Good)
Elevation5,560 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute36 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Park Center was built in 1985.
26.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (81 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.