At a Glance
Median Income
$55,000
$29,275 per capita
Home Value
$150,400
Zillow: $256,787
Median Rent
$1,167/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
427/100K
6,165/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.1%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Parkton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Parkton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Parkton 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
Parkton residents earn a median household income of $55,000 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,275. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,176 business establishments, including 189 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Parkton is $150,400 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,787. Median rent is $1,167/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Parkton reports 427 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,165/100K.
Education
25.1% of adults in Parkton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Parkton has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population515
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density660/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$29,275
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$5,045M
Avg Weekly Wage$884
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,400
Rent$1,167
Ownership89.9%
Zillow$256,787
Housing Units227
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent427/100K
Property6,165/100K
Health
Obesity43.9%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death18,938/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation187 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.1%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute33 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Parkton was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 189 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.
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