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Dallas

Parker

#14 in Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Dallas-Fort Worth Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Dallas, TX
  • 14 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      A-
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B
    Parker is a suburb of Dallas with a population of 4,722. 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
    4,722
    Suburb of
    Dallas
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $554,900
    National
    $217,500
    Median Rent
    $969
    National
    $1,062
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      6%
    • Own
      94%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      0
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      60.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      545.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      16%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      22%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      27%
      20%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      22%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      17%
      27%
    • Less than high school diploma
      13%
      12%
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    Working in Parker

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $134,495
    National
    $62,843
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    Parker Reviews

    14 reviews
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    It's quiet here. I love the friendly neighbors and the spacious neighborhoods as well. It gives me a sort of "main character of a movie" feel because the houses here look fantastic. It's as if you're in a popular Netflix original filming in this area.
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    Love that it's part city - part country. It has great neighborhoods. The homes in the neighborhood are not packed in tightly. We have room to run around. Neighbors are very nice and helpful.
    Parker is a great niche town with acreage among areas where density is normally an issue. We love our big back yard with plenty of space for the kids and dogs and yet we enjoy the convenience of city life (stores, etc.) just up the road.
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