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Parker, PA

Pennsylvania

Parker is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 642. Residents earn $47,708 per year, which is 37% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
642 Population 669/sq mi density
$47,708 Median Income $24,282 per capita
$97,900 Home Value $121,813 Zillow
$596 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$47,708 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,900 home value, $596/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $47,708
37% lower than US avg
Home Value $97,900
65% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.0%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $596
49% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.5%
9% higher than US avg

How Parker Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population642
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density669/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans14.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,708
Per Capita$24,282
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$1,432M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,900
Rent$596
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$121,813
Housing Units325
Rent Burden31.3%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,090 ft (332 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute31 min
Broadband73.2%
Libraries5

Is Parker a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Parker receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Parker offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Parker is $47,708, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. 13.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Parker is $97,900, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $596 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Parker is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.

Education

10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Parker experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches, including 53.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Parker has a population of 642 with a density of 669 people per square mile. The median age is 47.7 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.1%), with 2.6% Black.

Population

642
Total Population
669
People / sq mi
47.7yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Parker vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Parker vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Parker is $47,708, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Parker vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,708
37% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,282
Avg Weekly Wage$905
IRS Avg AGI$61,903

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate13.5%
9% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,074
County GDP$1,432M

Business (County)

Restaurants84
Healthcare168
Retail152
Manufacturing43

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,872
11% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.96%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.0 min
Drive Alone66.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Parker is $97,900, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $596 (49% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $121,813.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$97,900
65% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$121,813

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$596
49% below US avg
Rent Burden31.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.3%
Housing Units325
Median Year Built1949

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,872
11% above US avg
Effective Rate3.96%
Parker has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 0 per 100,000 (100% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Parker vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Parker has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.3 inches
22% above US avg
Snowfall53.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,090 ft (332 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density669/sq mi
Coordinates41.0906°N, 79.6846°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42031
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 53.1-point margin. 73.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.2%
D 23.1%

Winner: Republican by 53.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.0%
70% below US avg
High School+89.8%
Graduate Degree+5.8%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density669/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access73.2%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities168
Restaurants84
Retail Stores152

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.0 min
Drive Alone66.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.8%

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