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Parker
  • Suburb of Dallas, TX
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Suburb
Dallas

Parker

#10 in Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Dallas-Fort Worth Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A+
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      C+
    Parker is a suburb of Dallas with a population of 5,352. Parker is in Collin County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Parker offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Parker there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Parker and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Parker are highly rated.
    About Parker...
    Population
    5,352
    Suburb of
    Dallas
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $700,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $969
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      4%
    • Own
      96%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      0
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      17.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      88.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      354
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      37.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      3%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      27%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      31%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      18%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      10%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      15%
      11%
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    Working in Parker

    Jobs
    A+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $177,413
    National
    $69,021
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