At a Glance
Median Income
$64,380
$24,473 per capita
Home Value
$355,400
Zillow: $413,296
Median Rent
$1,402/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
72.5% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
18.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
16.8% smoking rate
How Parkway Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Parkway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Parkway a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Parkway residents earn a median household income of $64,380 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,473. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0% (178% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 73,284 business establishments, including 3,301 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Parkway is $355,400 , 26% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $413,296. Median rent is $1,402/month, with 31.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
11.4% of adults in Parkway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
72.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Parkway has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population15,880
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density6,589/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born26.9%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$64,380
Per Capita$24,473
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty18.0%
County GDP$135,538M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,541
Housing
B+
Home Value$355,400
Rent$1,402
Ownership47.8%
Zillow$413,296
Housing Units5,144
Rent Burden31.8%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain18.1 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation22 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+72.5%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations503
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in Parkway was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
26.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 3,301 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 204 fatal vehicle crashes.