The Town FilesParker, Florida
City in Bay County · population 4,010 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $224,200
- Household income
- $69,657
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 41
- Median age
- 38.4
Parker is a city of 4,010 people in Bay County, Florida. The median home is worth $224,200, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks more seaside character than 96% of Florida towns, better transit than 80% of Florida towns.
How Parker ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Parker is worth $224,200, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $69,657, which is more affordable than 88% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,338 a month. 54.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Parker | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $224,200 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,338 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $69,657 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 54.1% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.8% | — |
Who lives in Parker
| People | Parker | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.4 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.9% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.0% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.8% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 16.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.7% | — |
| Work from home | 7.5% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 23.7 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.6% | 92.4% |
Weather in Parker
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 42.6°F. About 61.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 67 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 16 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Parker since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on January 9, 2024 about 7.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 76 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 9, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on January 9, 2024.
Severe weather in Bay County since 1996
Bay County has been included in 51 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2026 | Hurricane | DR-4955: Hurricane Isaias |
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3655: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Bay County
Bay County had 82,632 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,407 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Parker itself the ACS puts it at 8.5%.
Towns near Parker
- Springfield, FL2.9 mi · 8,075 people · home $188,600
- Callaway, FL3.1 mi · 13,045 people · home $250,300
- Cedar Grove, FL4.4 mi · 3,148 people · home $176,100
- Lynn Haven, FL7.6 mi · 18,695 people · home $320,000
- Pretty Bayou, FL7.6 mi · 2,911 people · home $298,900
- Panama City, FL8.7 mi · 32,939 people · home $268,900
- Lower Grand Lagoon, FL9.1 mi · 4,398 people · home $397,200
- Upper Grand Lagoon, FL9.4 mi · 15,778 people · home $373,200
Parker questions
Is Parker, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Parker scores better for retirees than 14% of Florida towns and quieter than 36%. 18.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.4).
How much does a house cost in Parker?
The median owner-occupied home in Parker is valued at $224,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $69,657, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,338 a month.
What is the weather like in Parker?
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 42.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 61.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Parker get tornadoes?
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Parker since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on January 9, 2024. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- 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)