Parker, CO vs Provo, UT
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
Provo
73.8
#678 nationally
Provo leads in walk score (44 vs 21). Parker leads in median household income ($126,615 vs $62,891). Provo leads in cost of living index (104 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Parker, CO | Provo, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1395) | 73.8 (#678) |
| Population | 62,743 | 117,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $682,918 | $485,084 |
| Median Household Income | $126,615 | $62,891 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.0 | R+39.8 |
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
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C
73.8 Score
Provo, UT
BYU energy meets startup culture
Median Home
$485,084
Population
117,335
Crime
Very Low
Schools
B+
West
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