Parker, CO vs Phoenix, AZ
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Parker
67.7
#1395 nationally
Phoenix
66.7
#1514 nationally
Phoenix leads in walk score (41 vs 21). Parker leads in median household income ($126,615 vs $65,891). Phoenix leads in cost of living index (106 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Parker, CO | Phoenix, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1395) | 66.7 (#1514) |
| Population | 62,743 | 1,650,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $682,918 | $408,770 |
| Median Household Income | $126,615 | $65,891 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.0 | R+3.5 |
D+
67.7 Score
Parker, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$682,918
Population
62,743
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
West
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D
66.7 Score
Phoenix, AZ
Valley of the Sun with explosive growth
Median Home
$408,770
Population
1,650,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southwest
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