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Parkland, WA Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Skylar Brooks

Day-to-day life in Parkland, WA

Alright, Household incomes average around $71,829 in Parkland. It's a a smaller city city with about 39,174 people. Median household income is $71,829, which feels about average for the area. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The w...

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Skylar Brooks

Relocating to Parkland, WA -pros and cons?

First post here. With a population of 39,174, Parkland is a smaller city. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Looking forward to hearing from you all. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is so...

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Brielle Long

Pros and cons of Parkland after 15 years

Curious what people think. With a population of 39,174, Parkland is a smaller city. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Am I overthinking this? TIA! The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Hunter

Job hunting in Parkland -tips?

Random thought, The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,593/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing ...

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Jose Jimenez

Career opportunities in Parkland, WA

Curious what people think. We're a young couple and Rent is about $1,593/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $382,700 on average. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. The school system varies a lot by neighbo...

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houston_cooper

Commute times in Parkland -how bad?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My family moved here when I was a kid. The median home value here is around $382,700, which seems about average. Rent is about $1,593/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What...

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Skylar Brooks

Day-to-day life in Parkland, WA

Alright, Am I wrong here? It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Genesis Parker

Why I chose Parkland over bigger cities

I relocated for work and Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $1,593/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $382,700 on average. Median household income is $71,829, which feels about average for the area. People here are genuinely friendly, not just...

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Isla Williams

Moving to Parkland -what should I know?

I grew up here but left for a while. Median household income is $71,829, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 39,174, Parkland is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,593/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $382,700 on average. There's a growing tech scene which i...

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Skylar Brooks

What to expect moving to Parkland?

Anyone else feel this way? Been living here since 2021. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Isaiah Johnson

Is Parkland good for remote workers?

I'm a teacher here and Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $382,700 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Is this normal for Parkland? Honestly, I think it's a great place if ...

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Piper Lopez

What Parkland does better than anywhere else

Curious what people think. Homes are going for about $382,700 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Should I be concerned?

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Jack K.

Dog-friendly places in Parkland?

First post here. Born and raised here. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 39,174 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can...

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Piper Lopez

Parkland job market vs Omaha

Curious what people think. Military spouse here. The median home value here is around $382,700, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 9.0%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Has anyone dealt with this? Traffic...

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Brielle Long

Rent in Parkland getting crazy

Hello, I'm a teacher here and You can expect to pay around $1,593 for rent here. Poverty rate is 9.0%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 39,174 people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The fo...

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Ralph T.

How is the nightlife in Parkland?

Poverty rate is 9.0%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $71,829, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $1,593/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene her...

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Peyton Young

Raising a family in Parkland -thoughts?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a teacher here and Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $71,829, which feels about average for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Looking forward to hearing fr...

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