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Parker, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · La Paz County County
Parker, AZ
At a Glance
How Parker Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Parker's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Parker a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Parker residents earn a median household income of $74,643 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,377. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 402 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Parker is $253,300 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $347,942. Median rent is $992/month, with 20.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Parker reports 62 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,516/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.7% of adults in Parker hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Parker has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 4.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.