At a Glance
Median Income
$78,194
$20,355 per capita
Home Value
$250,000
Zillow: $418,660
Median Rent
$1,522/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
68.0% high school+
Unemployment
20.3%
21.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
14.1% smoking rate
How Parkwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Parkwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Parkwood a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Parkwood residents earn a median household income of $78,194 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,355. The unemployment rate stands at 20.3% (464% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 44,409 business establishments, including 1,859 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Parkwood is $250,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $418,660. Median rent is $1,522/month, with 51.0% 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 1976.
Education
6.7% of adults in Parkwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
68.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Parkwood has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 67.
Data Overview
People
Population2,095
Median Age31.1 yrs
Density3,036/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born17.9%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$78,194
Per Capita$20,355
Unemployment20.3%
Poverty21.6%
County GDP$64,217M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$1,522
Ownership61.5%
Zillow$418,660
Housing Units501
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,008/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain10.8 in/yr
AQI67 (Moderate)
Elevation263 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+68.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute23 min
Broadband79.3%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations25
Libraries41
Did You Know?
The median home in Parkwood was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
17.9% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,859 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 178 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.