Living in Parker, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Parker · Census data 2020–2024
Parker has 4,509 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $69,657 (7% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $224,200, the median rent is $1,338/month.
Parker at a glance
- Population
- 4,509
- Median age
- 38.4State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $69,657State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $224,200State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,338/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 54.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Parker a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 8.5%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Parker
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Parker the median home value is $224,200, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,338 per month, which is 36.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,534 a month in housing costs.
Parker median household income
The median household income in Parker is $69,657 and the income per person is $35,046. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Parker: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,399
- Owner-occupied
- 54.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.9%
- Vacant
- 19.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.34
Parker demographics
- Population
- 4,509
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 1,923
- Foreign-born
- 7.7%
- Veterans
- 16.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Parker ›
Education in Parker
23% of adults 25 and older in Parker have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Parker
- Unemployment rate
- 8.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Drive alone
- 57.6%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Parker vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker | 4,509 | $69,657 | $224,200 | $1,338 |
| Tyndall AFB | 447 | $118,594 | — | $2,422 |
| Springfield | 8,230 | $54,462 | $188,600 | $1,307 |
| Callaway | 13,496 | $65,609 | $250,300 | $1,322 |
| Cedar Grove | 3,802 | $74,625 | $176,100 | $1,420 |
| Lynn Haven | 20,081 | $80,973 | $320,000 | $1,563 |
| Pretty Bayou | 2,906 | $85,208 | $298,900 | $1,749 |
| Panama City | 34,979 | $62,265 | $268,900 | $1,327 |
| Lower Grand Lagoon | 4,287 | $74,044 | $397,200 | $1,323 |
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What is the median household income in Parker, FL?
The median household income in Parker is $69,657, 7% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (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 $224,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Parker?
The median gross rent in Parker is $1,338 per month, about 36.3% of household income.
Is Parker, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 8.5%.
What is the median age in Parker?
The median age in Parker is 38.4 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Parker?
The average commute to work in Parker is 24 minutes; 7.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Parker?
The unemployment rate in Parker is 8.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Parker?
23% 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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