Parker, CO vs Pleasanton, CA
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
Pleasanton
64.1
#1720 nationally
Pleasanton leads in walk score (42 vs 21). Pleasanton leads in crime level (3.2 vs 5.7). Parker leads in cost of living index (142 vs 231).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Parker, CO | Pleasanton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1395) | 64.1 (#1720) |
| Population | 62,743 | 74,653 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $682,918 | $1,530,327 |
| Median Household Income | $126,615 | $181,639 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 34.3 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 231 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.0 | D+53.6 |
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
64.1 Score
Pleasanton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,530,327
Population
74,653
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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