At a Glance
Median Income
$38,607
$21,883 per capita
Home Value
$121,800
Zillow: $321,243
Median Rent
$1,066/mo
35.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
811/100K
4,646/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
70.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
26.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Parker a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Parker residents earn a median household income of $38,607 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,883. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,298 business establishments, including 1,400 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Parker is $121,800 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,243. Median rent is $1,066/month, with 35.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Parker reports 811 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 113% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,646/100K.
Education
15.0% of adults in Parker hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
70.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Parker has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population12,564
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density1,842/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$38,607
Per Capita$21,883
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty26.4%
County GDP$48,738M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,216
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,800
Rent$1,066
Ownership41.0%
Zillow$321,243
Housing Units5,268
Rent Burden35.9%
Crime
F
Violent811/100K
Property4,646/100K
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes17.6%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death9,142/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain50.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,014 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+70.6%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations78
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Parker was built in 1970.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 1,400 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 100 fatal vehicle crashes.
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