Suburb
Parker
- A+Overall Grade
- Suburb of Denver, CO
- 230 reviews
- Public SchoolsA-
- Crime & SafetyB+
- HousingB+
- NightlifeB
- Good for FamiliesA
- DiversityB
- JobsA+
- WeatherB+
- Cost of LivingC
- Health & FitnessA+
- Outdoor ActivitiesA
- CommuteB+
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$330,800
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,350
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Parker Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
B+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
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Residents
Diversity
B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$101,969
National
$55,322Children
26%
Top Public Schools Serving Parker
- A
Chaparral High School
- Douglas County School District No. RE-1, CO
- 9-12
- 436 reviews
- A-
Platte River Charter Academy
- Douglas County School District No. RE-1, CO
- K-8
- A-
SkyView
- Douglas County School District No. RE-1, CO
- PK, K-12
- 58 reviews
- A-
Challenge to Excellence Charter School
- Douglas County School District No. RE-1, CO
- K-8
- A-
Ponderosa High School
- Douglas County School District No. RE-1, CO
- 9-12
- 228 reviews
Parker Reviews
230 reviews
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Parker is a homey and family community in a colloquial, main street type setting. There are still farmers and ranchers that live on the outskirts and even Target is owned by a mult-generational farm called Flat Acres. I like that there's lots of kids around and there's still a main street! There's even a mom n' pop ice cream shop, and even though we have our share of chains, there are other places that aren't chains still thrive here. Colorado has seen an influx of almost 100,000 people since last year. As a result, Parker is growing bigger than it's britches. Now, driving anywhere is slower and seems further, because of the transplants edging us out. Also, there's not really much of a nightlife- most everyone is in bed by 9.
I love Parker! It's a small town that is quickly developing into a city. The schools are fantastic and so are the neighborhoods that the schools are located in. Jobs are quite easy to find if you're a high school student. As for adults I'm not entirely sure. Most adults I know commute to Denver for work which is about a 40 min drive. The food in Parker is mainly fast food with the exception of a view restaurants but there is enough of them to keep the variety pretty colorful. If I stay living in Colorado with my kids when I get married and have my own, I'll be staying in Parker. I would change the amount of construction that goes on, however. There always seems to be something that is being rebuilt or refurbished and it gets annoying.
Very welcoming community with great people, where a larger city still feels like a small town! I'm especially thankful for the amazing school system we have here in Parker and how everyone in involved in the school system. I would love to see some more diversity here so our town can become even better!