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Parker, SC Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Anna Flores

Parker is underrated, change my mind

Hello, Average temperature is around 60--F, so the weather is moderate. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

0 replies 6 upvotes living
Audrey R.

Biggest downsides of living in Parker?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,066/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $121,800 on average. Poverty rate is 26.4%, which is higher than I expected. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborh...

14 replies 13 upvotes best-worst
Delilah R.

Grocery stores in Parker -recommendations?

Random thought, I've been here for 5 years and The median home value here is around $121,800, which is actually reasonable. Crime rate is something to consider -Parker sits at 810.7 per 100K. Poverty rate is 26.4%, which is higher than I expected. You can expect to pay around $1,066 for rent here. T...

15 replies 3 upvotes qa
Stella Howard

Living in Parker -the reality

So, I'm retired and Household incomes average around $38,607 in Parker. Rent is about $1,066/month for a decent place. It's a a small town city with about 12,564 people. With a population of 12,564, Parker is a small town. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech s...

13 replies 10 upvotes living
Joseph Lewis

Best and worst neighborhoods in Parker

OK so With a population of 12,564, Parker is a small town. It's a a small town city with about 12,564 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a...

11 replies 5 upvotes best-worst
Stella Howard

Relocating to Parker, SC -pros and cons?

Hey folks, Median household income is $38,607, which feels on the lower side for the area. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 12,564 people. You can expect to pay around $1,066 for rent here. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a r...

15 replies 15 upvotes moving
Joseph Lewis

Planning a move to Parker -neighborhoods?

Anyone else feel this way? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Should I be concerned?

8 replies 4 upvotes moving
Delilah R.

Studio apartments in Parker -options?

Curious what people think. We have two kids and Poverty rate is 26.4%, which is higher than I expected. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Thoughts? Cheers.

4 replies 4 upvotes housing
Adam Long

Why I chose Parker over bigger cities

Hello, I'm originally from Cincinnati and Poverty rate is 26.4%, which is higher than I expected. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but the community is soli...

1 replies 15 upvotes living
Jeremiah Patel

Why I chose Parker over bigger cities

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Been living here since 2013. The median home value here is around $121,800, which is actually reasonable. Average temperature is around 60--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $1,066 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, whi...

8 replies 13 upvotes living
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