Parker, CO vs Wylie, TX
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
Wylie
72.3
#916 nationally
Wylie leads in crime level (1.8 vs 5.7). Wylie leads in cost of living index (113 vs 142). Parker leads in walk score (21 vs 17).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Parker, CO | Wylie, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1395) | 72.3 (#916) |
| Population | 62,743 | 61,078 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $682,918 | $420,077 |
| Median Household Income | $126,615 | $109,465 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.0 | R+11.2 |
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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C-
72.3 Score
Wylie, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$420,077
Population
61,078
Crime
Low
Walk Score
17
Southwest
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