Living in Parkland, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Parkland · Census data 2020–2024
Parkland has 38,742 residents with a median age of 34.2. The median household income is $72,239 (26% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $423,000, the median rent is $1,663/month.
Parkland at a glance
- Population
- 38,742
- Median age
- 34.2State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $72,239State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $423,000State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,663/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 51.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.5%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Parkland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 13%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Parkland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Parkland the median home value is $423,000, 27% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,663 per month, which is 34.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,105 a month in housing costs.
Parkland median household income
The median household income in Parkland is $72,239 and the income per person is $34,072. 13% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Parkland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 15,159
- Owner-occupied
- 51.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.2%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.66
Parkland demographics
- Population
- 38,742
- Median age
- 34.2
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 14.6%
- Households
- 14,189
- Foreign-born
- 13.8%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Parkland ›
Education in Parkland
17.5% of adults 25 and older in Parkland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 5.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Parkland
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 76.5%
- Public transit
- 2.2%
- Walk to work
- 4.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Parkland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland | 38,742 | $72,239 | $423,000 | $1,663 |
| Midland | 9,050 | $84,700 | $412,800 | $1,546 |
| McChord AFB | 2,999 | $54,808 | — | $2,323 |
| Clover Creek | 7,345 | $95,061 | $471,900 | $1,814 |
| Spanaway | 34,019 | $98,251 | $445,700 | $1,813 |
| Summit | 8,791 | $106,736 | $512,600 | $1,519 |
| Summit View | 8,480 | $108,806 | $524,300 | $1,887 |
| Lakewood | 62,937 | $74,720 | $461,200 | $1,525 |
| Frederickson | 25,383 | $109,500 | $477,400 | $2,386 |
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What is the median household income in Parkland, WA?
The median household income in Parkland is $72,239, 26% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Parkland?
The median home value in Parkland is $423,000, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Parkland?
The median gross rent in Parkland is $1,663 per month, about 34.6% of household income.
Is Parkland, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 13%.
What is the median age in Parkland?
The median age in Parkland is 34.2 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Parkland?
The average commute to work in Parkland is 31 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Parkland?
The unemployment rate in Parkland is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Parkland?
17.5% of adults in Parkland 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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