Parker, TX — Momentum Score, Home Values & Best-For

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Collin County · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington · population 6,332

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71
Rising
Momentum score · 0–100

Where Parker stands

At or near all-time high. averaging 7.4% annual growth over 5 years. population growing 3.8% per year.

Median home $1,116,782
1-year -1.4%
5-yr CAGR +7.4%
vs 5-yr peak -1.5%
Population +3.8%/yr

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly
peak 2025-01$1117k$558k$765k$972k$1179k201620182020202220242026

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability
25/100
Very car-dependent
Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.
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Public transit
10/100
Transit limited
Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.
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Remote work fit
59/100
Workable for remote workers
Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.

How the momentum score breaks down

methodology →
Home YoY
43 · w22%
Home 5-yr CAGR
76 · w22%
Distance from peak
81 · w18%
Population growth
90 · w16%
Home 10-yr CAGR
71 · w10%
Long thesis

Parker has been growing population at 3.8% per year while home values compounded +7.4% annually. Demand-driven appreciation — the kind that persists as long as people keep showing up, which they currently are.

Short thesis

Parker carries a $1,116,782 median home with only -1.4% YoY. Premium pricing in a flat tape is the bear setup — you're paying for the trend that already ran while new buyers can't afford to extend it.

About Parker

Parker is a city in Collin County, Texas, with an estimated population of 6,332. It anchors the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area. The population has grown 3.8% per year on average between 2020 and 2024 — among the faster-growing communities in the state. The median home value in Parker is $1,116,782 as of 2026-04, down 1.4% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +7.4% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. The composite momentum score is 71 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.

▲ Bull case

●People are voting with their feet: population growing 3.8% per year since 2020 — that’s faster than ~80% of US cities.
●Healthy 5-year run: +7.4% annualized over 5 years, outpacing US inflation.
●Held the highs: currently -1.5% from the 5-year peak — this market refused to give back gains.

▼ Bear case

●Expensive AND not growing: median home $1,116,782 with only -1.4% YoY. You’re paying premium pricing for a flat trend.
○Local nuance: city-level data smooths over neighborhood differences. School zones, HOA rules, and street-level character matter — visit before deciding.

Playbook

Buyer

You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.

Seller

Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.

Investor

Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.

Local safety & alerts

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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.

Climate & natural-disaster risk

Winter (Jan)
60° / 39°
avg high / low
Summer (Jul)
95° / 73°
avg high / low
Sunny days/yr
232
~64% of year
Annual precip
29″ rain
1″ snow
Disaster risk (1=very low, 5=very high)
Hurricane
High
Tornado
Very high
Wildfire
Moderate
Earthquake
Low
Flood
Very high

State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.

Local sports teams

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Local economy & environment

Humidity
64%
Moderate climate
Median household income
$73,000
Texas state median
Top industries (state-level)
Energy/Oil & GasTech (Austin)Healthcare

Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.

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