What is Parker's Realust Score?

Parker has a Realust Score of 94 out of 100 (A+, Exceptional), which ranks tied for #3 of 84 North Texas cities. That is 86 from eight weighted categories plus a 8-point price-tier bonus.

How much does a home cost in Parker, TX?

The median home price in Parker is $1,083,277. Prices changed -1.3% over the past year and +25.2% over five years.

How good are the schools in Parker?

Parker's primary school district is Plano ISD (rated 6.9/10, district grade A-, Top 24% in Texas). It scores 84/100 on Realust's Schools category.

Parker has a safety grade of B+, with 1.17 violent and 3.83 property crimes per 1,000 residents. Its Realust Safety score is 88/100.

How long is the commute from Parker?

The average commute in Parker is 27 minutes. It is 25 mi to downtown Dallas and 32.2 mi to DFW Airport.

What is the population of Parker, TX?

Parker has 5,999 residents, a change of +27.0% over five years. The median household income is $229,080.

Living in Parker, TX: Cost, Schools & Safety (2026)

Parker

Realust Score

↘ -1.3% 1-year

↗ +25.2% 5-year

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Snapshot

Parker, TX is a small, low-density Collin County town that feels deliberately “space-first”: quiet streets, bigger lots, and a custom-home, semi-rural character rather than master-planned density.

The look and rhythm are more acreage-suburb than “new north Dallas,” with mature landscaping in many pockets, fewer commercial corridors, and an overall emphasis on privacy and separation between homes. It’s the kind of place people pick specifically to avoid constant change right outside their front door, even though growth is active all around it. Day-to-day, you typically “borrow” amenities from nearby cities—errands, restaurants, gyms, and entertainment are usually in Allen, Plano, McKinney, Murphy, or Wylie—so a car is essentially required. Access to job centers is generally solid because you’re close enough to major routes to reach Plano/Richardson and other north Dallas hubs without the far-north commute, but drive times still hinge on peak traffic. School zoning is very address-specific in this area, so verifying the exact district/campus assignments for any home matters. The tradeoff profile is straightforward: you’re paying for land, calm, and exclusivity, in exchange for fewer in-town destinations and a lifestyle that assumes short drives for most needs.

5,999

Population

+27% in 5 years

$1,083,277

Median Home Price

−1.3% in 1 year

$229,080

Median Income

Average $306,176

6.9/10

School Rating

Plano ISD

✓ Pros

Extreme privacy and space – No dense neighborhoods or crowded streets
Luxury living without HOA-heavy master plans – Many properties are custom homes with flexibility
Close to major job hubs – Easy commute to Plano, Richardson, and North Dallas
Strong property value stability – Limited land supply keeps demand high

✗ Cons

Very high home prices – Large lots and custom homes come at a premium
No walkable shopping or dining – Retail and restaurants are outside city limits
Car-dependent lifestyle – No public transportation options
Rural-style maintenance – Larger lots may mean septic systems, wells, or more property upkeep

Best for Investors

Realust Score

A+ – Exceptional

100

💰 Prosperity

🎓 Schools

🛡️ Safety

🌳 Lifestyle

🏷️ Affordability

📊 Market

🚗 Commute

📈 Growth

Demographics

Population

5,999Total Population

705.5People per sq mile

+27.0%5-Year Growth

Mobility & Migration

7.4%Moved Last Year

92.6%Same Home 1+ Year

5.2%From Out of State

1.4%From Different County

🏡 Very stable neighborhood - most residents are long-term.

Age Distribution

25.8%Under 18

3.1%25-34

16.4%35-44

19.7%65+

Median Age: 44.1 years

Households

3.8Avg Household Size

95.3%Family Households

98.9%Homeownership Rate

58.6%With Kids

92.2%Married

1.2%Single Parent

3.6%Living Alone

1.6%Seniors Alone

Education Level

High School+81.9%

Bachelor's+63.3%

Graduate Degree25.4%

Connectivity & Remote Work

98.7%Broadband Access

100.0%Have Computer

38.0%Work From Home

🌟 High remote work area - great for professionals seeking work-life balance!

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White

61.6%

Asian

21.7%

Black

11.4%

South Asian

10.4%

Hispanic/Latino

10.3%

Two or More

3.9%

Other

1.4%

Foreign Born: 21.2%

Real Estate

💡 Market Insights

🐢

Patient Market

Homes take about 79 days to sell — buyers have time to decide.

🤝

Typical Negotiations

Homes selling at 97.1% of asking — expect 3-5% negotiation room.

👥

Healthy Buyer Activity

27% of homes are under contract.

📊

Steady Growth

Home values increased 25% over 5 years.

Home Prices

$276Per Sq Ft

$1,299,950Starter Home

$1,083,277Median Price

$1,733,299Premium Home

Market Trends ⚠️

🏠 Home Prices Limited Data

↓ -1.3%

1-Year Change

+25.2%

5-Year Change

Market Health

298Active Listings

79Median Days on Market

27.3%Under Contract

2.2%Price Reduced

97.1%Sale-to-List Ratio

🏷️ Buyer's market: about 149 months of homes for sale, so there's more room to negotiate.

Market Insights

$1,050/moCheaper to Rent

149 moBuyer's market

5.5%Rental Yield

4.7xIncome to Buy

+23%vs Region Avg

🏠 Remote Work Fit 96

Excellent for remote workers

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fit 65

Good for families

💼 Investment 72

Strong potential

Typical Home

4,632Sq Ft

4.4Beds

5Baths

80,967Lot Sq Ft

2010Year Built

2.9-carGarage

Property Mix

Single Family95.7%

Townhome0%

Condo0%

Common Features

Pool14.1%

Garage95.7%

Single Story44.6%

Fireplace29.3%

Central Air22.8%

Waterfront1.1%

Costs & Ownership

$6,000Est. Monthly Payment

$4,950Median Rent

$79/moAvg HOA Fee

22.8%Have HOA

Investment Indicators

5.6%Rental VacancyModerate

0/10Low Risk

73.9%New Construction

$322,667Per Bedroom

Lifestyle

Explore Parker on Google Maps

🍽️ 60+Restaurants 🌳 60+Parks 💪 60+Gyms 🛒 20Grocery ☕ 60+Coffee 🍺 32Bars 👶 60+Daycares 🏥 24Hospitals 💊 59Pharmacies 🦷 60+Dentists 📚 8Libraries 🐕 60+Dog Parks 🏛️ 6Museums 🎬 2Theaters

Click any category to explore on Google Maps. Numbers are places within 5 miles.

Rural

Best For: Luxury Acreage Buyers Horse & Hobby Farm Owners Plano/Allen/McKinney Commuters ★ Investors

Lifestyle Scores

Family Friendly8.7

Outdoor Activities6

Nightlife4.7

Health & Fitness7.3

Diversity6

Weather6.7

Nearby Amenities (within 5 miles)

60+Restaurants

60+Parks

60+Gyms

20Grocery

60+Coffee

32Bars

2Theaters

60+Daycares

24Hospitals

59Pharmacies

60+Dentists

8Libraries

60+Dog Parks

6Museums

Getting Around

Averaged across Parker, weighted by where people live. #75 of 84 cities. Most errands need a car here.

3Walk Score

26Bike Score

N/ATransit Score

Local life in Parker

Parker's civic center is one campus at 5700 E. Parker Road.

0.8 miNature trail loop at The Preserve, the city park on the City Hall grounds²

8 minOff-peak drive to the nearest 24-hour ER (Baylor Scott & White, Murphy)^35,43

35 minOff-peak drive from City Hall to downtown Dallas (Realust estimate)⁴³

50 minOff-peak drive from City Hall to DFW Airport (Realust estimate)⁴³

2School districts serving Parker: Plano ISD (most of the city) and Allen ISD^10,13

1983Year Parker Fire Department began answering calls; first full-time firefighters hired Dec. 2025⁸

Day-to-day Parker^{1,3,14,20,25,26,27,30,31,32,33,35,36,37,38,40,41,45}

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1Parker City Hall, Police Department & Fire Station
2City Park (The Preserve), on the City Hall grounds
3Southfork Ranch
4Bolin Elementary (Allen ISD)
5Chandler Elementary (Allen ISD)
6Ford Middle School (Allen ISD)
7Allen High School
8Hickey Elementary (Plano ISD)
9Bowman Middle School (Plano ISD)
10Williams High School (Plano ISD)
11Hunt Elementary (Plano ISD)
12Murphy Middle School (Plano ISD)
13McMillen High School (Plano ISD)
14Plano East Senior High School
15H-E-B Murphy (grocery, pharmacy)
16Walmart Supercenter & Pharmacy (Lucas)
17Kroger (Bethany Park)
18Kroger Marketplace (Wylie)
19Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hospital - Murphy (24 hours)
20Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen
21CareNow Urgent Care - Wylie
22Blackland Prairie Raptor Center
23Oak Point Nature Preserve (Plano)

City servicesParksSchoolsShopsHealth careLocations are approximate.

In-town points are civic sites, the city park, Southfork Ranch and Bolin Elementary. Groceries, hospitals and most schools are in neighboring cities. Businesses are mapped only with 2025-26 evidence they are open; the Tom Thumb under construction in Lucas is left off. Off the map (farther out): Medical City Plano.

Parker's year, month by month^4,5,16

Month	Event	Where
Late May-June	Rodeo Celina (May 30-June 1, 2025)	Southfork Ranch, 3700 Hogge Dr.
October	National Night Out block parties (Oct. 6, 2026)	Neighborhoods citywide
Date not posted	Parkerfest 2026 (city recruiting volunteers)	Not stated

Parker's published calendar is short. Dates are the most recent ones posted (2025 or 2026). Parkerfest's 2026 date and site were not on the city page when we checked.

Drive times from Parker City Hall⁴³

Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hospital - Murphy4.1 mi8 min
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen6.0 mi12 min
Watters Creek (Allen)6.4 mi12 min
Downtown Plano6.3 mi13 min
CityLine (Richardson)8.0 mi16 min
Medical City Plano9.9 mi20 min
Downtown McKinney11.6 mi20 min
Legacy West (Plano)18.8 mi29 min
Downtown Frisco17.7 mi32 min
Downtown Dallas26.3 mi35 min
Dallas Love Field28.0 mi40 min
DFW Airport35.3 mi50 min

Realust calculation with the OSRM open routing engine, Oct. 28, 2026, from 5700 E. Parker Rd. Free-flow times; weekday rush hour adds time.

What's in town vs. nearby^{2,6,7,9,10,12,20,27,30,31,32,34,35,36,37,38,39,42,43,45}

Need	In Parker	Nearest outside town
Full grocery	None found	H-E-B, 740 FM 544, Murphy (opened July 2026); Walmart Supercenter, 2662 W. Lucas Rd., Lucas; Kroger, 1212 E. Bethany Dr., Allen; Tom Thumb under construction, 8325 E. Parker Rd., Lucas
Pharmacy	None found	H-E-B Pharmacy (drive-thru), Murphy; Walmart Pharmacy, Lucas
Emergency room	None	Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hospital - Murphy, 24 hours (8 min)
Hospital	None	Texas Health Presbyterian Allen (12 min); Medical City Plano, Level I trauma (20 min)
Urgent care	None found	CareNow, 3080 FM 544, Wylie
Fire / EMS	Parker Fire Department, 5700 E. Parker Rd. (ALS first response)	Ambulance transport by Wylie Fire Rescue
Police	Parker Police Department, 5700 E. Parker Rd.	Dispatch by Murphy; jail services by Wylie
Library	None listed by the city	Smith Public Library, Wylie (free non-resident cards)
Parks	The Preserve (0.8-mile trail)	Lavon Lake Corps parks; Oak Point Nature Preserve, Plano
Public schools	Bolin Elementary (Allen ISD)	Plano ISD and Allen ISD campuses in Plano, Murphy and Allen

Drive times are Realust OSRM estimates from City Hall. 'None found' means none turned up in this research pass.

Read the full local life guide

A City Hall campus instead of a downtown

Parker's civic center is one campus at 5700 E. Parker Road. It holds City Hall, the police department and the city's only fire station. The city park, called The Preserve, sits on the same grounds at East Parker Road and McMenamy Lane.

The city's own description stresses spacious lots and points to shopping in nearby cities. In we found no grocery store, pharmacy or restaurant with a Parker address. Day-to-day errands run to Murphy, Allen, Lucas and Wylie.

Southfork Ranch, at 3700 Hogge Drive, is Parker's best-known address. It is the ranch used for exterior scenes of the TV series Dallas. The ranch lists daily visitor hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends) and says tours run year-round. Centurion American bought the 241-acre property in 2022. In August 2024 Parker's Planning & Zoning Commission approved plans for 89 estate lots of about two acres each, on two parcels split by Murphy Road.

A short events calendar

Parker's calendar is small. The city runs Parkerfest and was recruiting volunteers for the 2026 edition, but the date and site were not posted on the city page when we checked. National Night Out was set for Oct. 6, 2026. Registered block parties get visits from council members, city staff, police and fire.

Southfork hosts outside events through the year. Rodeo Celina, a PRCA rodeo with bull riding, bronc riding and steer wrestling, ran at the ranch from May 30 to June 1, 2025.

One city park, then Lavon Lake and Plano's preserves

The Preserve is the park listed on the city's website. It has a 0.8-mile nature trail loop (about 4,250 feet) of crushed granite and concrete, a pond, a gazebo, a Scout-built wishing well and a wildflower garden. Maxwell Creek runs through it, and almost all of the park is in the creek's floodplain, so paths near the trail can be muddy after rain. A barn built in 1847 still stands but is closed to visitors. The city does not publish the park's acreage.

For more space, Lavon Lake is east of Parker. The Army Corps of Engineers runs parks on the lake, including Brockdale Park, which has a free four-lane boat ramp and is open all year. The Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, a bird-of-prey sanctuary off Brockdale Park Road in Lucas, is about 12 minutes from City Hall. Plano's Oak Point Nature Preserve, at 5901 Los Rios Blvd., is just west of Parker.

Errands and health care in neighboring cities

The newest big grocery option is the H-E-B at 740 FM 544 in Murphy. It opened on July 22, 2026, and has a drive-thru pharmacy and a fuel station. It is open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Other nearby stores include the Walmart Supercenter at 2662 W. Lucas Rd. in Lucas, which has a pharmacy, Kroger at 1212 E. Bethany Dr. in Allen, and Kroger Marketplace at 2608 W. FM 544 in Wylie. A Tom Thumb is under construction at 8325 E. Parker Rd. in Lucas. A state filing lists December 2026 as its completion date.

Parker has no hospital. The closest emergency room is Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hospital - Murphy at 511 W. FM 544. It is open 24 hours and about 8 minutes from City Hall off-peak. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen (1105 N. Central Expy.) is about 12 minutes away, and Medical City Plano, a Level I trauma center, is about 20 minutes away.

The city's website lists no public library. Smith Public Library in Wylie gives free cards to non-residents who show a government photo ID.

Schools: Plano ISD or Allen ISD, by address

Most of Parker is in Plano ISD, and a smaller part is in Allen ISD. Check each address, because assignments within Plano ISD vary. 2026 listings show two Plano ISD patterns. One runs Hickey Elementary, then Bowman Middle, then Williams High (grades 9-10). The other runs Hunt Elementary, then Murphy Middle, then McMillen High (grades 9-10). Both lead to Plano East Senior High for the final years. In Allen ISD, homes go to Bolin Elementary (on Cheyenne Drive in Parker) or Chandler Elementary, then Ford Middle and Allen High.

In TEA's 2026 ratings, Plano ISD earned a B (85), up 3 points, and Plano East earned an A. Allen ISD earned an A for 2025-26. Bolin Elementary was rated A for 2024-25.

Roads and public safety

Parker Road (FM 2514) crosses the city east-west, and Dillehay Drive (FM 2551) runs north-south. TxDOT is planning a corridor project on FM 2551 between Parker Road and Estates Parkway and held a town hall on it on Oct. 1, 2026. Nightly lane closures for paving on Dillehay between E. Parker Road and Lucas Lane began Oct. 19, 2026. From City Hall, off-peak drives run about 13 minutes to downtown Plano, 20 to downtown McKinney, 29 to Legacy West, 35 to downtown Dallas, 40 to Love Field and 50 to DFW Airport. Rush hour adds time.

Parker has its own police department: a chief, an assistant chief, two sergeants, eight full-time officers, a reserve officer and a civilian employee. Murphy handles dispatch, and Wylie provides jail services. Parker Fire Department, also at 5700 E. Parker Rd., is an advanced life support first-responder agency. As of October 2025 it had more than 45 part-time members and 3 full-time firefighters. It ran more than 500 calls in 2024. Wylie Fire Rescue provides ambulance transport. Parker has automatic aid agreements with Wylie, Murphy, Lucas and Fairview.

Not confirmed yet

Parker Fire Department ISO rating (not on the city fire pages reviewed).
2026 TEA ratings for Hickey, Bowman, Williams, Hunt, Murphy Middle, McMillen, Bolin, Chandler, Ford and Allen High.
Status of the Southfork Ranch 89-lot plan after the August 2024 P&Z approval, and whether ranch tours and events are affected.
Public transit service in Parker.
Acreage of The Preserve (not published by the city).
Opening date for the Tom Thumb in Lucas.

Questions people ask

Is there a grocery store in Parker, Texas?

We found none with a Parker address. The closest options include the H-E-B at 740 FM 544 in Murphy, which opened in July 2026, the Walmart Supercenter at 2662 W. Lucas Rd. in Lucas, and Kroger at 1212 E. Bethany Dr. in Allen. A Tom Thumb is under construction at 8325 E. Parker Rd. in Lucas. A state filing lists December 2026 as its completion date.

What school district is Parker, TX in?

Most of Parker is in Plano ISD and a smaller part is in Allen ISD. Within Plano ISD, homes feed either Hickey, Bowman and Williams or Hunt, Murphy Middle and McMillen, then Plano East Senior High. Allen ISD homes go to Bolin or Chandler Elementary, Ford Middle and Allen High. Check the specific address with the district.

Where is the nearest emergency room to Parker?

Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hospital - Murphy, at 511 W. FM 544, is open 24 hours. It is about 8 minutes from City Hall off-peak. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen is about 12 minutes away.

Can you visit Southfork Ranch?

Yes. Southfork Ranch is at 3700 Hogge Dr. in Parker. It lists daily hours and says tours run year-round, but it sometimes closes for private events, so check before you go.

Does Parker have its own police and fire departments?

Yes. Both work from 5700 E. Parker Rd. Police staffing includes eight full-time officers plus command staff. The fire department is mostly part-time, with 3 full-time firefighters as of October 2025, and provides advanced life support. Wylie Fire Rescue handles ambulance transport.

How far is Parker from downtown Dallas and DFW Airport?

Off-peak, about 35 minutes to downtown Dallas, 40 minutes to Love Field and 50 minutes to DFW Airport from City Hall, by Realust's estimate. Rush hour takes longer.

Does Parker have a public library?

The city's website lists no library. Smith Public Library in Wylie issues free cards to non-residents with a government photo ID.

Sources (45) · checked Oct 28, 2026

Seasonal Temperatures

January56°39° low

April74°55° low

July94°77° low

October77°58° low

Annual Conditions

218Sunny Days/Year

147Rainy Days/Year

53.3"Annual Rainfall

🌡️ North Texas enjoys a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters.

Crime & Safety

Safety Overview

B+Safety Grade

1.17Violent Crime Rateper 1,000 residents

3.83Property Crime Rateper 1,000 residents

Violent Crime

Assault31.09

Robbery0

Murder0

Rape0

Rates per 100,000 residents

Property Crime

Burglary77.74

Theft264.3

Vehicle Theft15.55

Rates per 100,000 residents

Job Market

Income

$229,080Median Household

$306,176Average Household

$81,966Per Capita

Employment

2.5%Unemployment Rate

+5.8%Job Growth / yr

5.4%Poverty Rate

Income Distribution

$150k+

80.1%

$100k-$150k

5.4%

$75k-$100k

3.8%

$50k-$75k

3.0%

$25k-$50k

1.6%

Under $25k

6.2%

Education

School District

Plano ISDPrimary District

A-District Grade

Top 24%State Ranking

Schools

45Elementary

13Middle

6High School

Academic Info

13.7:1Student-Teacher Ratio

📈 Graduation Rates (Class of 2024)

94.5%Graduation RateB

2.8%Dropout Rate

🎯 College Readiness (Class of 2023)

93%Took SAT/ACT

42.9%College ReadyB

60.5%TSI Ready

College Ready: 1180+ SAT or 24+ ACT | TSI Ready: Met Texas college-ready criteria

Transportation

Mobility Scores

3Walk Score

26Bike Score

N/ATransit Score

Commute

27Avg Minutes

53.5%Drive Alone

8.1%Carpool

38.0%Work from Home

Distance To

25 miDowntown Dallas

32.2 miDFW Airport

25.9 miLove Field

⚡ EV Charging

17Public Stations

25DC Fast Ports

32Level 2 Ports

Networks: Blink Network Tesla Destination ChargePoint Network

Drive to major employers from Parker

Rush-hour drive times from the center of Parker, weekday at 8:00 AM.

Workplace	8 AM rush	No traffic	Distance
State Farm CityLineRichardson	20 min	18 min	8.5 mi
Telecom CorridorRichardson	21 min	17 min	10 mi
Medical City PlanoPlano	25 min	23 min	10.6 mi
UT DallasRichardson	27 min	23 min	11.9 mi
RaytheonMcKinney	28 min	26 min	17.3 mi
Tyler TechnologiesPlano	29 min	26 min	12.7 mi
Capital OnePlano	32 min	27 min	13.6 mi
Legacy WestPlano	35 min	30 min	14.4 mi

Show all 36 workplaces

Workplace	8 AM rush	No traffic	Distance
Frito-Lay / PepsiCoPlano	36 min	33 min	16.3 mi
Toyota North America HQPlano	36 min	33 min	16.2 mi
JPMorgan Chase Legacy WestPlano	38 min	29 min	20.8 mi
The StarFrisco	38 min	31 min	23.3 mi
Keurig Dr PepperFrisco	39 min	31 min	22.9 mi
McKessonLas Colinas	42 min	34 min	29.8 mi
Texas InstrumentsDallas	42 min	27 min	16.9 mi
Galleria / LBJDallas	43 min	28 min	18.2 mi
Kimberly-ClarkIrving	48 min	40 min	32.7 mi
DFW AirportDFW	52 min	42 min	34.6 mi
American AirlinesFort Worth	53 min	43 min	38.9 mi
SMUUniversity Park	53 min	33 min	21.4 mi
Southwest AirlinesLove Field	58 min	41 min	29.9 mi
Arlington Entertainment DistrictArlington	59 min	52 min	45 mi
Las Colinas Urban CenterIrving	59 min	40 min	28.4 mi
University of North TexasDenton	59 min	51 min	44.1 mi
Texas Woman's UniversityDenton	60 min	52 min	44 mi
Uptown DallasDallas	60 min	33 min	24.9 mi
Baylor University Medical CenterDallas	61 min	36 min	25.4 mi
Downtown DallasDallas	61 min	36 min	25.3 mi
Fidelity InvestmentsWestlake	62 min	49 min	43.6 mi
Dallas Love FieldDallas	62 min	39 min	27 mi
Charles SchwabWestlake	62 min	49 min	44.7 mi
AT&TDowntown Dallas	63 min	36 min	25.3 mi
UT Southwestern / Medical DistrictDallas	70 min	39 min	29.4 mi
AllianceTexasFort Worth	72 min	59 min	52.4 mi
Downtown Fort WorthFort Worth	72 min	60 min	55.8 mi
Lockheed MartinFort Worth	81 min	70 min	67.3 mi

Source: Google Routes forecast, updated October 2026. Find where to live near your work →

Cost of Living

Cost Index (100 = National Average)

Overall101

Housing113

Utilities97

Groceries100

Transportation102

Healthcare100

Monthly Utilities

⚡ Electric $142

💧 Water $52

🔥 Gas $44

📶 Internet $72

Everyday Costs

$823Monthly Groceries (Family of 4)

$3Gas Price (per gallon)

Taxes

8.3%Sales Tax Rate

2.2%Property Tax Rate

Hidden costs in Parker

Parker's 2025 city tax rate is $0.310439 per $100 of value, unchanged from 2024. Most of that goes to operations; the debt portion is under half a cent.

1.58%Base 2025 tax rate in Plano ISD (city + ISD + county + college), before exemptions¹

0.3104City of Parker 2025 tax rate per $100, one of the lowest in Collin County; no general homestead exemption^1,2

$1,043,302Average homestead taxable value in Parker, 2025 (city tax notice)²

~$1,232/moEstimated property tax on that home with a homestead, Plano ISD, no MUD or PID (Realust estimate)^1,2

$123.75/moFlat residential city sewer charge from Oct. 2026, for homes connected to city sewer⁷

$59.32Monthly water minimum (first 4,000 gallons) from Oct. 2026; $6.45 per 1,000 gallons after that⁷

Estimated tax bill on an average Parker homestead (2025 rates, Realust estimate)^1,2

$14,787/yr

Plano ISD$9,390/yr
City of Parker$3,239/yr
Collin County$1,480/yr
Collin College$678/yr

Realust estimate. Assumes the city's 2025 average homestead taxable value ($1,043,302) for every unit, Plano ISD, owner under 65, no MUD or PID. In Allen ISD the total is about $15,566.

Base 2025 tax rate: Parker vs. nearby cities¹

Wylie1.95%
Allen1.77%
Plano1.71%
Fairview (McKinney ISD)1.65%
Murphy1.63%
Lucas (Allen ISD)1.61%
Parker (Plano ISD)1.58%
St. Paul1.54%

Totals as listed on Republic Title's 2025 sheet. Excludes MUDs and PIDs.

Estimated monthly cost beyond the mortgage (Realust estimate, sourced parts only)^1,2,7,10

$1,499.2/mo

Property tax (avg homestead, Plano ISD)$1,232/mo
Electric (lowest 12-mo plan, 1,000 kWh)$141/mo
Water (10,000 gal, Oct. 2026 rates)$98.0/mo
Trash & recycling$28.2/mo

Realust estimate for a home on septic. Add $123.75 for city sewer if connected, plus HOA ($415–$800 a year where one exists), gas, internet and insurance, none of which are included.

Utility providers in Parker^{7,8,10,11,12,15,16,19}

Service	Provider	Cost basis	Notes
Electric	Oncor lines; choose a retail provider	12-mo plans 14.1¢–18.7¢/kWh incl. delivery (Oct. 28, 2026)	Lowest about $141 at 1,000 kWh
Water	City of Parker (buys from NTMWD)	$59.32 for first 4,000 gal + $6.45 per 1,000 to 15,000 (Oct. 2026)	Out-of-city customers pay 30% more
Sewer	City of Parker where connected; otherwise on-site septic	$123.75/month flat (Oct. 2026)	Aerobic systems need a maintenance contract
Trash & recycling	Republic Services via city bill	$28.15/month standard (Jan. 2026)	Weekly pickup; monthly bulk up to 10 cu. yd.
Natural gas	Atmos Energy (Mid-Tex)	Regulated tariff	Some acreage homes are all-electric
Internet	Spectrum, Frontier, AT&T fiber (limited), 5G, fixed wireless, satellite	From about $20–$55/month	Coverage varies by street

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A low city rate on high home values

Parker's 2025 city tax rate is $0.310439 per $100 of value, unchanged from 2024. Most of that goes to operations; the debt portion is under half a cent. In Plano ISD, the combined base rate for city, school district, county and college is 1.58%, the lowest of the nearby cities on Republic Title's 2025 sheet except St. Paul.

The catch is that values are high and the city gives no general homestead exemption. Owners 65 and older get a $50,000 city exemption. The city's 2025 notice puts the average homestead taxable value at $1,043,302, and the city tax on it at $3,238.82.

Adding Plano ISD (with its $140,000 homestead exemption), Collin County (5%) and Collin College (20%), Realust estimates the total bill on that home at about $14,790 a year, or $1,232 a month. That is an effective rate of about 1.42%. In Allen ISD the same home would owe about $15,570. As a rental with no exemptions, about $16,490.

Two school districts, no MUDs found

Listings place parts of Parker in Plano ISD and others in Allen ISD. Allen ISD's 2025 rate is 1.1258, about 8.6 cents higher than Plano ISD's 1.03955. Plano ISD has proposed 1.03275 for 2026-27.

The city's adopted budget and Republic Title's rate sheet show no MUD, PID or TIRZ inside Parker. Just outside the city, between Parker and Murphy, a developer has petitioned for Collin County MUD No. 7 on 101 acres that were originally in Parker's ETJ. The state sent that petition to a contested-case hearing in 2025. Check any address near the city edge.

Water is tiered, and sewer is a big line

The city buys water from the North Texas Municipal Water District and has raised rates every October since 2023. From October 2026, the monthly minimum is $59.32 for the first 4,000 gallons, then $6.45 per 1,000 gallons up to 15,000 and higher rates above that. At 10,000 gallons a bill is about $98, and at 20,000 gallons about $170. Customers outside city limits pay 30% more.

Homes on city sewer pay a flat $123.75 a month from October 2026, up from $86.88 in April 2023. Many acreage homes use septic instead; current listings in Springhill Estates and Sycamore Estates show aerobic systems. In Collin County, a buyer of a home with an aerobic system must file a change of ownership and a maintenance contract in their own name.

Electric, gas and trash

Oncor delivers power in Parker, so residents pick a retail plan. On Oct. 28, 2026, 12-month fixed plans ran from 14.1¢ to 18.7¢ per kWh with delivery included, or about $141 to $187 at 1,000 kWh.

Atmos Energy is the gas utility, though some acreage homes are all-electric. Republic Services collects trash and recycling weekly under a city contract. The standard rate is $28.15 a month from January 2026, and monthly bulk pickup takes up to 10 cubic yards.

Internet, HOA and commute

Spectrum cable reaches about 99% of Parker addresses and Frontier about 88%, according to BroadbandNow. AT&T fiber covers about 16%. Fixed wireless, 5G home internet and satellite fill gaps on larger lots.

HOA dues in the subdivisions checked run $415 a year in Springhill Estates and $800 in Parker Lake Estates. Some acreage tracts, such as a 2026 Sycamore Estates listing, have no HOA.

The average Parker worker's commute is about 27 minutes, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 five-year estimates.

Not confirmed yet

What share of Parker parcels sits in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area?
What does homeowners insurance typically cost for a $1 million home in Parker?
What is the median rent in Parker (ACS median gross rent)?
What are typical drive times and toll costs to Plano, Richardson and downtown Dallas?
What are city water and sewer tap or impact fees for a new home?
What does septic pumping or an aerobic maintenance contract typically cost?

Questions people ask

What is the property tax rate in Parker, TX?

In Plano ISD, the 2025 base rate is about 1.58% (city 0.3104, Plano ISD 1.0396, Collin County 0.1493, Collin College 0.0812). In Allen ISD it is about 1.66%. No MUD or PID was found inside city limits.

Does Parker have a homestead exemption?

The city has no general homestead exemption. It exempts $50,000 for owners 65 and older. Plano and Allen ISDs exempt $140,000, Collin County 5% and Collin College 20%.

How much are property taxes on a $1 million home in Parker?

About $14,790 a year ($1,232 a month) on the city's 2025 average homestead value of $1,043,302 in Plano ISD, using 2025 rates. About $15,570 in Allen ISD. A rental with no exemptions would owe about $16,490.

Do homes in Parker have septic or city sewer?

Both. Homes connected to city sewer pay a flat $123.75 a month from October 2026. Many acreage homes use septic; several current listings show aerobic systems, which need a maintenance contract.

How much is the water bill in Parker?

From October 2026, $59.32 for the first 4,000 gallons and $6.45 per 1,000 gallons up to 15,000. About $98 at 10,000 gallons and $170 at 20,000 gallons.

Who provides electricity in Parker?

Oncor owns the lines, so residents choose a retail provider. On Oct. 28, 2026, 12-month plans ranged from 14.1¢ to 18.7¢ per kWh with delivery included.

Who picks up trash in Parker?

Republic Services, under city contract. Standard service is $28.15 a month on the water bill, with weekly trash and recycling and monthly bulk pickup.

Sources (21) · checked Oct 28, 2026

What’s coming

Public projects that will change daily life in Parker: new jobs, roads, schools and places to go. Every project links to its source.

3Under construction

0Approved

2Announced or proposed

Under constructionApprovedAnnouncedOpenMajor venue

ProposedVote Nov 3, 2026

Collin County $817.5M bond

Four props: $475M for non-tolled roads and bridges, $296.5M for courts, jail and probation facilities, $40M for an elections/records building and $6M for parks.

Why it matters: Road and bridge money for growing Collin suburbs; repaid via property tax.

Also in Plano · Frisco · Allen · McKinney · Prosper · Celina · Fairview · Lucas · Wylie · Sachse · Richardson · Anna · Melissa · Princeton · Farmersville · Lavon · Lowry Crossing · New Hope · Blue Ridge · St. Paul · Nevada · Westminster

Citywide

The Wylie News, Oct 2026Checked Oct 2026

ProposedVote Nov 3, 2026

Collin College $600M bond

Funds campus expansions in McKinney, Wylie, Plano, Allen, Celina and Frisco, a McKinney Aviation Academy and new Anna and Royse City campuses. The college expects no tax-rate increase.

Why it matters: More nearby college and job-training seats; no college tax-rate hike expected.

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Citywide

The Wylie News, Oct 2026Checked Oct 2026

Under constructionEst. Dec 2026

FM 2551 (Angel Pkwy) widening

TxDOT is widening FM 2551 (Angel Parkway) from two to six lanes between Parker Road (FM 2514) and FM 2170, a $46M project. It was listed 45% complete in early 2026, with completion set for Dec 2026.

Why it matters: Wider north-south route for Lucas, Parker and east Allen drivers.

Also in Lucas · Allen

TxDOT Dallas District, Feb 2026Checked Oct 2026

Under constructionEst. Nov 2026

FM 2514 widening to Brown St., Wylie

TxDOT is rebuilding FM 2514 from east of Lavon Parkway to Brown Street, turning a two-lane rural road into a four-lane divided road. The $50.4M project was 70% complete in early 2026.

Why it matters: Four lanes instead of two on a main west-side route into Wylie.

Also in Wylie

TxDOT Dallas District, Feb 2026Checked Oct 2026

Under constructionLate 2026

Tom Thumb, Lucas (Parker Rd)

Tom Thumb is building Lucas's first standalone supermarket, a store of about 59,650 square feet at Parker Road and Southview Drive, with a Tom Thumb Express fuel center next door. The company says it opens later in 2026, and state filings target Dec. 1 for completion. No opening day has been announced.

Why it matters: Lucas's first standalone supermarket, at Parker Rd and Country Club Rd; today the nearest full-size groceries are in Wylie and Murphy.

Also in Lucas · Wylie

Grocery Dive, Mar 2026Checked Oct 2026

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We track publicly announced projects from official and local news sources. Plans and dates change; dates are targets, not promises. Map locations are approximate. Projects don't affect the Realust Score. Know of a project we're missing? Tell us.

Growth story in Parker

Parker grew up in the early 1880s around a gristmill and store. A railroad surveyed lots there, then built through Wylie instead, and the post office closed in 1901.

6,462Census Bureau population estimate, July 1, 2025³

5,4622020 Census count (1,379 in 2000)¹

394New homes permitted by the city, 2020-2025 (all single-family)⁶

12,000Buildout population in the city's 2023 water impact fee study⁵

$859,600Median owner-occupied home value, ACS 2020-2024 (was $484,700 in 2011-2015)^8,10

89Two-acre estate lots proposed on Southfork Ranch^16,17

Parker population, Census counts 1990-2020¹

1,2351990

1,3792000

3,8112010

5,4622020

Decennial Census counts. The Handbook of Texas also cites 1,213 for 1990 from the Texas Almanac.

Parker population estimates, 2020-2025³

5,5272020

5,8202021

6,0872022

6,2382023

6,3392024

6,4622025

Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates, July 1 of each year; all bars are estimates. NCTCOG's Jan 1, 2026 estimate (6,217) uses a different method and is not shown.

New homes permitted by the City of Parker⁶

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124'18

82'19

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Census Building Permits Survey; every unit was single-family. 2020 includes Census imputation for six unreported months (41 of 94 units reported); 2010 includes one imputed unit. Excludes homes in the ETJ. Jan-Sep 2026: 43.

Plano ISD enrollment, actual and district-projected²⁶

55K2015-16

54K2017-18

53K2019-20

49K2021-22

48K2023-24

47K2024-25

44K2025-26

42K2027-28 (projection)

41K2029-30 (projection)

Plano ISD serves most of Parker. Figures as charted by Community Impact from district data; 2025-26 is the district's Sept 5, 2025 count. The last two bars are district projections.

New-home communities and proposed developments in and near Parker^{11,12,13,14,15,16,17,21}

Community	Developer	Builders	Planned size	Status	Location
Kings Crossing	n/p	Shaddock, Grand Homes, Partners in Building	1-2 acre homesites	Selling	Middleton Dr
Whitestone Estates	n/p	Shaddock, Grand Homes	1-2 acre homesites	Selling	Whitestone Dr
Parker Ranch	n/p	First Texas Homes	1-3 acre homesites	Closeout	Amherst Ct
McCreary Meadows	n/p	Huntington, Drees	n/p	Selling (city limits not confirmed)	7201 Moseley
Southfork Ranch estate lots	Centurion American	Not named	89 lots, 2-acre minimum	Zoning stage (2024)	Parker Rd at N Murphy Rd
Restore the Grasslands (outside city limits)	Huffines-linked RTG	Not named	624 lots on 101 acres (2026 plat)	Plat conditionally approved by county; MUD contested	Off Hogge Dr (FM 2551), north of Murphy

n/p = not published. Lot totals are not published for the builder communities.

Where new homes are going^{12,13,14,15,17,20}

123

1Kings Crossing
2Whitestone Estates
3Parker Ranch (sales center)

NeighborhoodsLocations are approximate.

The two proposed sites are road descriptions, not street addresses.

Median home value (ACS 5-year)^8,9,10

485K11-15

555K15-19

701K17-21

793K18-22

852K19-23

860K20-24

Owner estimates of value, nominal dollars, five-year averages; margins of error are large (2020-2024 ±$88,083).

Median household income (ACS 5-year)^8,9,10

136K11-15

134K15-19

177K17-21

203K18-22

216K19-23

229K20-24

Nominal dollars, five-year averages; margins of error are large (2020-2024 ±$45,246). The 2015-2019 dip is within the margin of error.

Read the full growth story guide

A bypassed farm town that filled in late

Parker grew up in the early 1880s around a gristmill and store. A railroad surveyed lots there, then built through Wylie instead, and the post office closed in 1901.

The city incorporated in 1969. It had 367 residents in 1970 and 1,379 in 2000. The big jump came next: 3,811 by 2010 and 5,462 at the 2020 Census.

Population: steady, then flattening

Census Bureau estimates put Parker at 5,527 in July 2020 and 6,462 in July 2025, a gain of about 17%. Yearly gains have shrunk, from 293 people in 2020-21 to 123 in 2024-25. NCTCOG's own count shows 6,240 in January 2025 and 6,217 in January 2026, a small dip.

The city's 2023 water impact fee study projects 8,710 residents by 2033 and 12,000 at buildout. That 2033 figure would take roughly 280 new residents a year, above the recent Census pace of about 190.

Housing: large lots, slow and steady permits

The city has permitted only single-family homes since at least 2007. Permits peaked at 124 in 2018 and have run from 40 to 94 a year since 2020, 394 in all from 2020 to 2025. Through September 2026 the city had permitted 43.

New building is on large lots. Kings Crossing and Whitestone Estates offer 1- to 2-acre homesites from Shaddock Homes and Grand Homes, with Grand Homes listing $1.2 million to $2 million. First Texas Homes is selling its last homes at Parker Ranch on 1- to 3-acre lots. McCreary Meadows is also listed, but some listings give it a Wylie address.

The next large project is Southfork Ranch. Centurion American, which bought the ranch in 2022, proposes 89 lots of at least two acres around the mansion and event area. Parker's Planning and Zoning Commission approved the zoning in August 2024.

Census survey data put Parker at about 1,625 housing units in 2020-2024, with 99% of occupied homes owner-occupied.

A dense project at the edge

Just outside the city, between Parker and Murphy, Restore the Grasslands has pursued a 101-acre development since 2024. The plan has ranged from 666 homes to 255 in a 2024 settlement offer. In June 2026 Collin County conditionally approved a final plat for 624 lots.

The project depends on Collin County MUD No. 7 and a permitted wastewater plant that would discharge into Maxwell Creek. Both face legal challenges. Buyers near Hogge Drive should follow how it is resolved.

Roads and water

TxDOT finished widening Parker Road to four lanes in April 2021. It is rebuilding FM 2551 south of Parker Road as a six-lane divided road, with completion estimated for August 2028, and is working on FM 2551 north toward Lucas.

The city's water plan lists about $13.9 million in projects, including a second supply point from the North Texas Municipal Water District and a new elevated tank. In fall 2026 the city posted notice of up to $15.16 million in debt for water, sewer and a new Public Works facility.

Schools: shrinking districts

Most of Parker is in Plano ISD; part is in Allen ISD. Both are losing students. Plano ISD fell from 54,580 students in 2015-16 to 43,905 in fall 2025, and its demographer expects fewer than 40,000 by 2029-30. Allen ISD peaked at 21,769 in 2022-23 and had 20,140 in fall 2025.

Plano ISD voters approved $1.34 billion in bonds in 2022. Allen ISD voters approved $442.1 million in 2024 after rejecting a 2019 bond.

Values and incomes

The Census survey's median owner-estimated home value rose from $484,700 in 2011-2015 to $859,600 in 2020-2024. Median household income rose from $136,094 to $229,080. Both are five-year averages for a small city, with wide margins of error.

Not confirmed yet

Will Southfork Ranch's estate lots go to council, and when would lots be delivered?
How will the Restore the Grasslands MUD and wastewater lawsuits be resolved?
Does Parker have a newer comprehensive plan with a population forecast? The city held plan workshops in October 2022.
Are there lot counts for Kings Crossing and Whitestone Estates by phase?
Are any grocery or retail projects planned inside Parker city limits?

Questions people ask

What is the population of Parker, Texas?

The Census Bureau estimated 6,462 residents on July 1, 2025, up from 5,462 at the 2020 Census. NCTCOG estimated 6,217 on Jan. 1, 2026.

How fast is Parker growing?

About 17% from 2020 to 2025 by Census estimates, with yearly gains shrinking to 123 people in 2024-25. The city's water study projects 8,710 residents by 2033 and 12,000 at buildout.

How many new homes are built in Parker each year?

The city permitted 40 to 94 homes a year from 2020 to 2025, all single-family, and 43 from January to September 2026, per the Census Building Permits Survey.

What new-home communities are in Parker?

Kings Crossing and Whitestone Estates (Shaddock Homes, Grand Homes) and Parker Ranch (First Texas Homes, final homes), all on lots of 1 acre or more. Southfork Ranch has 89 two-acre lots proposed.

Is Southfork Ranch being developed?

Centurion American bought it in 2022 and proposes 89 lots of at least two acres around the mansion and event center. Parker's P&Z approved the zoning in August 2024.

What is the Restore the Grasslands development?

A 101-acre project between Parker and Murphy, mostly outside Parker city limits. Collin County conditionally approved a 624-lot final plat in June 2026; its MUD and wastewater plant face legal challenges.

What school district is Parker in?

Mostly Plano ISD, with part in Allen ISD. Check your address; Kings Crossing and Parker Ranch are zoned to Allen ISD per their builders.

Sources (36) · checked Oct 28, 2026

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Estimated tax bill on an average Parker homestead (2025 rates, Realust estimate)1,2

Base 2025 tax rate: Parker vs. nearby cities1

Estimated monthly cost beyond the mortgage (Realust estimate, sourced parts only)1,2,7,10

Utility providers in Parker7,8,10,11,12,15,16,19

A low city rate on high home values

Two school districts, no MUDs found

Water is tiered, and sewer is a big line

Electric, gas and trash

Internet, HOA and commute

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Day-to-day Parker^{1,3,14,20,25,26,27,30,31,32,33,35,36,37,38,40,41,45}

Parker's year, month by month^4,5,16

Drive times from Parker City Hall⁴³

What's in town vs. nearby^{2,6,7,9,10,12,20,27,30,31,32,34,35,36,37,38,39,42,43,45}

Estimated tax bill on an average Parker homestead (2025 rates, Realust estimate)^1,2

Base 2025 tax rate: Parker vs. nearby cities¹

Estimated monthly cost beyond the mortgage (Realust estimate, sourced parts only)^1,2,7,10

Utility providers in Parker^{7,8,10,11,12,15,16,19}

Parker population, Census counts 1990-2020¹

Parker population estimates, 2020-2025³

New homes permitted by the City of Parker⁶

Plano ISD enrollment, actual and district-projected²⁶

New-home communities and proposed developments in and near Parker^{11,12,13,14,15,16,17,21}

Where new homes are going^{12,13,14,15,17,20}

Median home value (ACS 5-year)^8,9,10

Median household income (ACS 5-year)^8,9,10