At a Glance
Median Income
$87,632
$36,623 per capita
Home Value
$208,000
Zillow: $341,797
Median Rent
$923/mo
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
14.9% smoking rate
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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Parker residents earn a median household income of $87,632 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,623. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 344 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Parker is $208,000 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $341,797. Median rent is $923/month, with 22.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
19.1% of adults in Parker hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Parker has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,247
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density1,066/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,632
Per Capita$36,623
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$613M
Avg Weekly Wage$897
Housing
A+
Home Value$208,000
Rent$923
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$341,797
Housing Units533
Rent Burden22.1%
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,883/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain26.5 in/yr
Elevation1,343 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 23%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Parker was founded in 1883.
The median home in Parker was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.