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Parker County
  • County in Texas

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Housing
    grade B+
  3. Nightlife
    grade B
  4. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  5. Diversity
    grade B
  6. Jobs
    grade A
  7. Weather
    grade B+
  8. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade B
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade B minus
  11. Commute
    grade C minus

editorial

Parker County is located in Texas with a population of 144,803. In Parker County, most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Parker County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Parker County are above average.

About

Population
144,803

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$264,100
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,122
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    18%
  • Own
    82%
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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    87.2
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    5.1
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    15.4
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    12.8
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    343.7
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,638.9
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    107.7
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    12%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    12%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    15%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    10%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    33%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10%
    national  11%

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