At a Glance
Median Income
$55,000
$29,275 per capita
Home Value
$150,400
Zillow: $261,793
Median Rent
$1,167/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.1%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
17.9% smoking rate
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+
3.8 / 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 3.2% (11% 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 $261,793. 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.
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 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population515
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density660/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans12.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$29,275
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$5,045M
Avg Weekly Wage$884
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,400
Rent$1,167
Ownership89.9%
Zillow$261,793
Housing Units227
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity43.9%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death18,938/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain44.6 in/yr
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.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 189 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.