At a Glance
Median Income
$71,829
$32,825 per capita
Home Value
$382,700
Zillow: $464,187
Median Rent
$1,593/mo
34.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
14.3% 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?
B
3.2 / 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 $71,829 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,825. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,820 business establishments, including 1,771 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Parkland is $382,700 , 36% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $464,187. Median rent is $1,593/month, with 34.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
17.1% of adults in Parkland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Parkland has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population39,174
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density4,534/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born14.4%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,829
Per Capita$32,825
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354
Housing
B+
Home Value$382,700
Rent$1,593
Ownership53.5%
Zillow$464,187
Housing Units15,047
Rent Burden34.3%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation299 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute30 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in Parkland was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
14.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,771 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 86 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.