Living in Parker Strip, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Parker Strip · Census data 2020–2024
Parker Strip has 861 residents with a median age of 64.2. The median household income is $56,806 (29% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $221,400, the median rent is $646/month.
Parker Strip is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Parker Strip at a glance
- Population
- 861
- Median age
- 64.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $56,806State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $221,400State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $646/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 78.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.2%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Parker Strip a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 5.5%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Parker Strip
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Parker Strip the median home value is $221,400, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $646 per month, which is 17% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Parker Strip median household income
The median household income in Parker Strip is $56,806 and the income per person is $36,976. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Parker Strip: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,308
- Owner-occupied
- 78.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.4%
- Vacant
- 62.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 1.74
62.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Parker Strip has many vacation and second homes.
Parker Strip demographics
- Population
- 861
- Median age
- 64.2
- Under 18
- 16.5%
- 65 and older
- 48.5%
- Households
- 495
- Foreign-born
- 9.4%
- Veterans
- 14.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Parker Strip ›
Education in Parker Strip
16.2% of adults 25 and older in Parker Strip have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Parker Strip
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 84.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
Parker Strip vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Strip | 861 | $56,806 | $221,400 | $646 |
| Cienega Springs | 1,958 | $46,575 | $191,900 | $924 |
| Bluewater | 177 | $55,500 | $77,200 | — |
| Bluewater | 897 | $68,750 | $147,500 | $892 |
| Big River | 1,140 | $39,773 | $126,200 | $839 |
| Parker | 3,388 | $66,273 | $300,000 | $964 |
| Lake Havasu City | 58,359 | $70,148 | $455,400 | $1,320 |
| Desert Hills | 2,944 | $62,361 | $281,600 | — |
| Crystal Beach | 299 | $131,080 | $425,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Parker Strip, AZ?
The median household income in Parker Strip is $56,806, 29% lower than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Parker Strip?
The median home value in Parker Strip is $221,400, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Parker Strip?
The median gross rent in Parker Strip is $646 per month, about 17% of household income.
Is Parker Strip, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 5.5%.
What is the median age in Parker Strip?
The median age in Parker Strip is 64.2 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Parker Strip?
The average commute to work in Parker Strip is 19 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Parker Strip?
The unemployment rate in Parker Strip is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Parker Strip?
16.2% of adults in Parker Strip have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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