Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
15%
Parker
Parker, TX Area Guide
Savor rural charm near suburban and urban delights
Rural
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Peaceful
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Quiet
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Convenient
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Secluded
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Nestled in Collin County, Parker is a rural gem just northeast of Plano. Parker offers residents a peaceful atmosphere, with vast expanses of rolling fields, farmland, and open space lining Parker Road, the community’s main thoroughfare.
Parker is predominantly residential, touting an array of houses and nearby apartments available for rent. Residents enjoy frequenting the community’s many farms and ranches, as well as the neighboring Bob Woodruff Park and Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve.
Collin College Spring Creek Campus sits within close reach of the community, in addition to the many suburban delights of Plano and Allen. Convenience to U.S. Route 75 affords Parker quick access to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex’s countless offerings.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$178,205
Average: $194,734
Education
2,981
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,509
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Parker has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
6%
Non-Renters
94%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
42%
Other Education
58%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Parker, TX is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
522 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bethany Lakes Park
- Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve
- Celebration Park
- Breckinridge Park
- Woods Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Dallas Love Field
- Dallas-Fort Worth International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.