At a Glance
Median Income
$77,199
$48,966 per capita
Home Value
$405,100
Zillow: $419,571
Bachelor's Degree+
41.8%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.5%
10.7% smoking rate
How Parkland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Parkland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Parkland a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Parkland residents earn a median household income of $77,199 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,966. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,677 business establishments, including 877 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Parkland is $405,100 , 44% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $419,571. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average).
Education
41.8% of adults in Parkland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Parkland has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,461
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density2,865/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$77,199
Per Capita$48,966
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
Housing
B+
Home Value$405,100
Rent
Ownership93.9%
Zillow$419,571
Rent Burden30.4%
Health
Obesity25.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain50.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation183 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.8%
High School+96.5%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute22 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 877 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.