Parker, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Greenville County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
12,564 Population 1,842/sq mi density
$38,607 Median Income $21,883 per capita
$121,800 Home Value $321,243 Zillow
$1,066 Median Rent 35.9% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$38,607 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$121,800 home value, $1,066/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Parker, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,607
49% below
$21,883 per capita
Home Value
$121,800
57% below
Zillow: $321,243
Median Rent
$1,066/mo
8% below
35.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
55% below
70.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
26.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
29% above
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°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
51%
Home Value
43%
Rent
92%
Poverty
213%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
150%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Parker a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 $38,607 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,883. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above 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.

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 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population12,564
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density1,842/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born18.2%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$38,607
Per Capita$21,883
Unemployment5.4%
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%

Health

Obesity41.5%
Diabetes17.6%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death9,142/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
AQI48 (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.
18.2% 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.