Living in Parker, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Parker · Census data 2020–2024
Parker has 61,783 residents with a median age of 36.2. The median household income is $133,369 (40% higher than the Colorado median), the median home value is $646,300, the median rent is $2,096/month.
Parker at a glance
- Population
- 61,783
- Median age
- 36.2State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $133,369State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $646,300State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $2,096/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 71.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Parker a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 40% higher than the Colorado median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 4.4%.
Cons: Home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Parker
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Parker the median home value is $646,300, 94% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,096 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,773 a month in housing costs.
Parker median household income
The median household income in Parker is $133,369 and the income per person is $56,841. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Parker: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 22,397
- Owner-occupied
- 71.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.2%
- Vacant
- 2.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 2.82
Parker demographics
- Population
- 61,783
- Median age
- 36.2
- Under 18
- 25.7%
- 65 and older
- 10.7%
- Households
- 21,789
- Foreign-born
- 10.7%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Parker ›
Education in Parker
56% of adults 25 and older in Parker have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 20.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Parker
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 26.2%
- Drive alone
- 65%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.3%
Parker vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker | 61,783 | $133,369 | $646,300 | $2,096 |
| Stonegate | 8,906 | $159,086 | $641,600 | $2,170 |
| Stepping Stone | 3,137 | $223,839 | $785,700 | — |
| Sierra Ridge | 3,663 | $158,183 | $862,500 | $1,726 |
| Meridian Village | 2,699 | $190,833 | $732,400 | $3,071 |
| Grand View Estates | 567 | $180,625 | $901,000 | — |
| The Pinery | 11,871 | $194,446 | $791,100 | $2,910 |
| Meridian | 5,634 | $89,877 | $581,100 | $1,992 |
| Lone Tree | 14,147 | $123,741 | $874,100 | $2,139 |
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What is the median household income in Parker, CO?
The median household income in Parker is $133,369, 40% higher than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Parker?
The median home value in Parker is $646,300, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Parker?
The median gross rent in Parker is $2,096 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Parker, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 40% higher than the Colorado median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 4.4%. Minuses: home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Parker?
The median age in Parker is 36.2 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Parker?
The average commute to work in Parker is 26 minutes; 26.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Parker?
The unemployment rate in Parker is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Parker?
56% of adults in Parker 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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