The Town FilesParker, Arizona
Town in La Paz County · population 3,417 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $300,000
- Household income
- $66,273
- Jan low / Jul high
- 42° / 108°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 35.2
Parker is a town of 3,417 people in La Paz County, Arizona. The median home is worth $300,000, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks more vibrant than 98% of Arizona towns, more walkable than 91% of Arizona towns, easier by car than 83% of Arizona towns.
How Parker ranks
Percentile among Arizona towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arizona towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Parker is worth $300,000, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 4.5 times the median household income of $66,273, which is more affordable than 38% of Arizona towns. Median rent is $964 a month. 60.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Parker | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $300,000 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $964 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $66,273 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.5× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 60.8% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.1% | — |
Who lives in Parker
| People | Parker | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.1% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 25.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.7% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.7% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 8.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.6% | — |
| Work from home | 11.8% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 11.2 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.8% | 88.0% |
Weather in Parker
July highs average 108.4°F and January lows 41.5°F. About 4.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 185 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 4 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Parker since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on September 16, 1999.
Severe weather in La Paz County since 1996
La Paz County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4524: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3442: Covid-19 |
| November 5, 2014 | Flood | DR-4203: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 18, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1888: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| September 12, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3241: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in La Paz County
La Paz County had 6,359 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,608 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in Parker itself the ACS puts it at 7.4%.
Public schools in Parker
8 public schools with 1,721 students, about 18.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker High School | 9-12 | 497 | 17.8 |
| Blake Primary School | PK-2 | 361 | 17.2 |
| Wallace Elementary School | 3-5 | 323 | 17.9 |
| Wallace Jr High School | 6-8 | 297 | 17.5 |
| Le Pera Elementary School | K-8 | 204 | 18.5 |
| Parker Alternative School | 9-12 | 39 | — |
| WAVE - Parker High School | 9-12 | — | — |
| WAVE-Arizona Western College | 9-12 | — | — |
Parker questions
Is Parker, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Parker scores better for retirees than 26% of Arizona towns and quieter than 6%. 16.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.2).
How much does a house cost in Parker?
The median owner-occupied home in Parker is valued at $300,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,273, so homes cost about 4.5 times income. Median rent is $964 a month.
What is the weather like in Parker?
July highs average 108.4°F and January lows 41.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 4.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Parker get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Parker in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)