At a Glance
Median Income
$92,188
$40,399 per capita
Home Value
$418,100
Zillow: $550,323
Median Rent
$1,746/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
601/100K
6,444/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
237 sunny days/yr
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
3.1 / 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 $92,188 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,399. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Parkwood is $418,100 , 48% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $550,323. Median rent is $1,746/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Parkwood reports 601 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,444/100K.
Education
18.4% of adults in Parkwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Parkwood has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population6,976
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density2,673/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,188
Per Capita$40,399
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
A
Home Value$418,100
Rent$1,746
Ownership62.7%
Zillow$550,323
Housing Units2,962
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent601/100K
Property6,444/100K
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days237/yr
Rain56.9 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation316 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Parkwood was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Boeing Field/King County International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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