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Parker, Pennsylvania

Parker, Pennsylvania, in Clarion county, is 48 miles N of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city is located in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Parker has a population of 799.

The People and Families of Parker

In Parker, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Parker had a median family income of $35,250.

Parker Housing

Owners occupy 77% of the housing units in Parker. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places. One of the strengths of Parker is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the city?

Commuting

In Parker, 92% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in Parker tends to be by car.

High Points

Parker strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 13%Parker Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 19%Parker Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Parker, PA

Comparing Parker to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Male Share of the Population78
Senior Citizens64
Female Share of the Population43
Age of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men32
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better42
Median Family Income32
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Affordability of Rents89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Affordability of Property Taxes59
People Living Alone42
Housing Recently Built27
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