Life in Parker research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Parker over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Parker:
The population in Parker is 57,311.
The median home value in Parker is $475,400.
The median income in Parker is $120,075.
The cost of living in Parker is 123 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Parker is $1,771.
The unemployment rate in Parker is 3.3%.
The poverty rate in Parker is 3.0%.
Crime in Parker summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Parker. Key points include:
There were 1,199 total crimes in Parker in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Parker is 1,938.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Parker is 224.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Parker is 1,713.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Parker is -16.61% below the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Parker / 100k People |
Colorado / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,199 | 1,938.1 | 3,256.9 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 139 | 224.7 | 423.1 | 369.8 |
Murder | 2 | 3.2 | 5.1 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 5 | 8.1 | 68.3 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 98 | 158.4 | 286.9 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 1,060 | 1,713.4 | 2,833.8 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 156 | 252.2 | 400.3 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 752 | 1,215.5 | 1,909.3 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 152 | 245.7 | 524.3 | 282.7 |
Cost of living in Parker summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Parker. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Colorado. Key points include:
The cost of living in Parker is 123 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Parker is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Parker is $475,400.
The median income in Parker is $120,075.
Living Expense | Parker | Colorado | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 123 | 104 | 100 | |
Services | 110 | 102 | 100 | |
Groceries | 95 | 99 | 100 | |
Health | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
Housing | 169 | 116 | 100 | |
Transportation | 115 | 104 | 100 | |
Utilities | 78 | 90 | 100 |
I had to go to Parker to buy a peacock who was losing his mini-farm to development. Oh my G*d you do not want to live in Parker. Just the road rage and crowding alone flunks Parker.
The current population in Parker is 57,311. The population has increased 34.7% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2021 | 57,311 | 9.0% |
2020 | 52,563 | 2.8% |
2019 | 51,125 | 5.5% |
2018 | 48,442 | 2.3% |
2017 | 47,342 | -0.4% |
2016 | 47,515 | 2.4% |
2015 | 46,390 | 2.6% |
2014 | 45,195 | 2.7% |
2013 | 44,026 | 3.5% |
2012 | 42,548 | - |
77.4% White with 44,345 White residents.
1.6% African American with 931 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 150 American Indian residents.
4.8% Asian with 2,739 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 339 Other residents.
3.3% Two Or More with 1,871 Two Or More residents.
12.1% Hispanic with 6,936 Hispanic residents.
Race | Parker | CO | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 77.4% | 66.8% | 59.4% |
African American | 1.6% | 3.9% | 12.2% |
American Indian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Asian | 4.8% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 3.3% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
Hispanic | 12.1% | 21.9% | 18.4% |
Parker is 50.6% female with 28,984 female residents.
Parker is 49.4% male with 28,326 male residents.
Gender | Parker | CO | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 50.6% | 49.4% | 50.5% |
Male | 49.4% | 50.6% | 49.5% |
2.0% of adults in Parker completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Parker completed 9-12th grade.
14.0% of adults in Parker completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Parker completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Parker completed associate's degree.
34.0% of adults in Parker completed bachelor's degree.
15.0% of adults in Parker completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Parker completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Parker completed doctorate degree.
Education | Parker | CO | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 14.0% | 21.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 21.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 34.0% | 27.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 15.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
1.9% of households in Parker earn Less than $10,000.
1.1% of households in Parker earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.6% of households in Parker earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.4% of households in Parker earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.9% of households in Parker earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.2% of households in Parker earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.6% of households in Parker earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.8% of households in Parker earn $100,000 to $149,999.
17.7% of households in Parker earn $150,000 to $199,999.
17.8% of households in Parker earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Parker | CO | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 1.9% | 4.4% | 5.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 1.1% | 2.8% | 3.9% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 2.6% | 5.9% | 7.8% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 3.4% | 6.6% | 8.2% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 5.9% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 12.2% | 16.8% | 16.8% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 14.6% | 13.4% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 22.8% | 18.8% | 16.3% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 17.7% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
$200,000 or more | 17.8% | 11.1% | 9.5% |