Parker, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Clarion County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
642 Population 669/sq mi density
$47,708 Median Income $24,282 per capita
$97,900 Home Value $134,169 Zillow
$596 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$47,708 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,900 home value, $596/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Parker, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,708
37% below
$24,282 per capita
Home Value
$97,900
65% below
Zillow: $134,169
Median Rent
$596/mo
49% below
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
295/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
70% below
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
94% above
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

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)

Income
63%
Home Value
35%
Rent
51%
Poverty
109%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
194%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Parker a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Parker residents earn a median household income of $47,708 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,282. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,074 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Parker is $97,900 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,169. Median rent is $596/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.

Safety & Crime

Parker reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 295/100K.

Education

10.0% of adults in Parker hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Parker has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population642
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density669/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans14.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$47,708
Per Capita$24,282
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$1,432M
Avg Weekly Wage$905

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,900
Rent$596
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$134,169
Housing Units325
Rent Burden31.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property295/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,304/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
Elevation1,090 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute31 min
Broadband73.2%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Parker was founded in 1797.
The median home in Parker was built in 1949.
22.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Venango Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.