Why Buy In Parker?

Parker Real Estate

Parker, Colorado, located in northern Douglas County, is 20 miles southeast of Denver. Between 1990 and 2000, Douglas County grew an astounding 191%, making it the fastest growing county in the country. The Town of Parker grew 332% during the same period, which ranked as the fastest growing municipality in the country.

Parker homebuyers have many housing options including traditional suburban homes, condominiums, homes with acreage, and even horse properties. There are many communities in the Parker area to choose from including Pradera, where the 2006 Parade of Homes was held, Stonegate, The Pinery, Stroh Ranch, Canterberry Crossing, Auburn Hills, Bradbury Ranch, Clarke Farms, The Timbers, Hidden River, NeuTowne at Parker, and Meridian.

Parker is located right off of E-470, I-25, and U.S. Highway 83, which allows for easy traveling for work or for pleasure.

Parker Demographics

Very few large businesses are based in Parker so the majority (78%) of residents, who are mainly employed primarily in professional positions, commute to the major business centers based in the Denver Tech Center or in downtown Denver.

The median income in Parker is around $83,000 per year, which means that residents generally fall into the middle class to upper middle class category.

As is typical in most suburban communities, the majority (70%) of Parker residents are married and just over half (52%) have children. Parker residents are highly educated with over 82% having completed at least some college. The Town of Parker currently has a population of 40,000, but projections indicate that this number will likely top 80,000 in 2030.

Why relocate to Parker? Why invest in Parker?

Education

The Douglas County School District is generally considered to be one of the best school districts in the state. City dwellers are often attracted to these top-notch schools and make the move to the suburbs for improved education for their children.

The Douglas County School District, which has a student to teacher ratio of 26-1, has test scores that are consistently higher than state and national averages. The admirable graduation rate in the two Parker high schools, Ponderosa and Chapparal, is 95% with 83% of all graduates pursuing additional schooling from universities, business or technical schools.

Recreation

Parker, which prides itself on its sense of small town charm, holds many community events throughout the year including an annual Christmas horse drawn carriage parade, a country festival every summer, and numerous cultural events throughout the year.

The Wildlife Experience, a museum that focuses on connecting the community with habitats, is also located in Parker. Parker residents enjoy shopping at almost all of the major retailers including Wal-Mart, Super Target, Lowes, and Home Depot. In addition, Parker is also close to shopping in the Park Meadows area, the new Southlands shopping complex in Southeast Aurora, and to the Outlets at Castle Rock.

Interested in Buying Parker Real Estate?

For more information on buying Parker real estate, please contact TeamCox – your Denver real estate specialists – at 303-400-6060. Our team has extensive knowledge of the entire Parker real estate market since our office is located only a few miles from the area. We look forward to helping you buy your new Parker home.