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Parkland, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Mercer County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,461 Population 2,865/sq mi density
$77,199 Median Income $48,966 per capita
$405,100 Home Value $419,571 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
69 Violent Crime/100K 902 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$77,199 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$405,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
69 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Parkland, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,199
3% above
$48,966 per capita
Home Value
$405,100
44% above
Zillow: $419,571
Violent Crime
69/100K
82% below
902/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.8%
24% above
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.5%
21% below
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
271 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
103%
Home Value
144%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
124%
Unemployment
133%
Crime
18%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Parkland a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
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 4.8% (33% 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).

Safety & Crime

Parkland reports 69 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 902/100K.

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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. 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 Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$77,199
Per Capita$48,966
Unemployment4.8%
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%

Crime

F
Violent69/100K
Property902/100K

Health

Obesity25.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,664/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days271/yr
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.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 877 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.