At a Glance
Median Income
$78,405
$39,012 per capita
Home Value
$251,100
Zillow: $279,441
Median Rent
$1,471/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,339/100K
4,718/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.5%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Parkville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Parkville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Parkville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Parkville residents earn a median household income of $78,405 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,012. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,271 business establishments, including 1,782 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Parkville is $251,100 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $279,441. Median rent is $1,471/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Parkville reports 1,339 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 252% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,718/100K.
Education
33.5% of adults in Parkville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Parkville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population30,423
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density7,092/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,405
Per Capita$39,012
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$73,114M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,366
Housing
A+
Home Value$251,100
Rent$1,471
Ownership63.1%
Zillow$279,441
Housing Units13,747
Rent Burden30.6%
Crime
F
Violent1,339/100K
Property4,718/100K
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation354 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.5%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score3.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries23
Did You Know?
The median home in Parkville was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
There are 1,782 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 63 fatal vehicle crashes.