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Parker Strip, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · La Paz County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
767 Population 245/sq mi density
$56,765 Median Income $45,280 per capita
$199,500 Home Value $347,942 Zillow
$896 Median Rent 18.2% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
166 Violent Crime/100K 2,097 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$56,765 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$199,500 home value, $896/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
166 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Parker Strip, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,765
24% below
$45,280 per capita
Home Value
$199,500
29% below
Zillow: $347,942
Median Rent
$896/mo
23% below
18.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
166/100K
56% below
2,097/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
64% below
80.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
1% below
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Parker Strip Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Parker Strip's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
76%
Home Value
71%
Rent
77%
Poverty
42%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Parker Strip a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Parker Strip residents earn a median household income of $56,765 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,280. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 402 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Parker Strip is $199,500 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $347,942. Median rent is $896/month, with 18.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Safety & Crime

Parker Strip reports 166 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,097/100K.

Education

12.1% of adults in Parker Strip hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 80.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Parker Strip has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population767
Median Age66.0 yrs
Density245/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,765
Per Capita$45,280
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$849M
Avg Weekly Wage$992

Housing

A+
Home Value$199,500
Rent$896
Ownership86.1%
Zillow$347,942
Housing Units1,260
Rent Burden18.2%

Crime

F
Violent166/100K
Property2,097/100K

Health

Obesity31.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death23,645/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain5.9 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation421 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+80.2%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute29 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Parker Strip was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Laughlin/Bullhead International (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
30.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.