At a Glance
Median Income
$71,413
$34,466 per capita
Home Value
$121,300
Zillow: $257,734
Median Rent
$1,050/mo
18.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
14.6%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
14.7% smoking rate
How Parma Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Parma's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Parma a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Parma residents earn a median household income of $71,413 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,466. The unemployment rate stands at 14.6% (306% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,104 business establishments, including 259 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Parma is $121,300 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,734. Median rent is $1,050/month, with 18.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
20.5% of adults in Parma hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Parma has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population653
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density622/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$71,413
Per Capita$34,466
Unemployment14.6%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$9,061M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,300
Rent$1,050
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$257,734
Housing Units258
Rent Burden18.7%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain32.2 in/yr
Elevation964 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Parma was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
There are 259 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.