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Lucas vs Parker

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Lucas
Collin Co. · $1.06M
95
A+ · Exceptional
Parker
Collin Co. · $1.08M
94
A+ · Exceptional

Lucas or Parker?

Lucas scores 95 and Parker scores 94 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Lucas comes out ahead on schools, safety and market. Parker comes out ahead on affordability, commute and growth. The median home is $1.06M in Lucas and $1.08M in Parker.

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Realust Score LucasParker
Prosperity 100 100
Schools 92 84
Safety 89 88
Lifestyle 89 89
Market 81 75
Affordability 72 73
Commute 57 59
Growth 61 77
What's comingLucasParker
Projects on the way33
Under construction23
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year00
All Lucas projects →All Parker projects →

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HousingLucasParker
Median Home Price$1,059,342$1,083,277
Price Per Sq Ft$310$276
Starter Home Price$649,000$1,299,950
Premium Home Price$1,495,000$1,733,299
Sale To List Ratio95.3%97.1%
% Single Family74.6%95.7%
Est Monthly Mortgage$5,868$6,000
Median Rent (1BR)$1,749$1,749
Median Rent (2BR)$4,643$4,643
Median Rent (3BR)$6,647$6,647
Rental Vacancy Rate0.9%5.6%
Housing Affordability Score5.36.7
Avg Sq Ft3,584 sq ft4,632 sq ft
Avg Beds4.24.4
Avg HOA Fee$94$79
% With HOA21.9%22.8%
% With Pool17.5%14.1%
Avg Lot Size125,696 sq ft80,967 sq ft
Avg Year Built20022010
Avg Baths45
Avg Baths Full3.34
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%0%
% With Garage71.9%95.7%
% New Construction41.2%73.9%
% Price Reduced8.8%2.2%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending6.1%6.5%
% Contingent0.9%3.3%
Avg Price Reduction$44,918$84,067
% Single Story38.6%44.6%
% With Fireplace37.7%29.3%
% With Central Air28.9%22.8%
% Waterfront8.8%1.1%
Avg Garage Size2.62.9
Price Per Bedroom$207,775$322,667
Price Per Bathroom$219,002$283,800
Avg Home Age2416
Realtor Median Days on Market58 days79 days
Realtor Median Price$896,276$1,187,500
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$310$276
Realtor Median Rent$4,100$4,950
Inventory Active404298
Inventory Total564410
Inventory Pending160112
% Under Contract28.4%27.3%
New Listings Monthly12476
Inventory Change (month)-7.2%-7.3%
Price Change (1 yr)-0.3%-1.3%
Price 1yr Ago$1,062,936$1,097,513
Price Change (5 yr)24.8%25.2%
Price 5yr Ago$848,542$865,359
Monthly Sales Volume62
Momentum 20204659
Momentum 20214962
Momentum 20225177
Momentum 20236373
Momentum 20246892
Momentum 20257567
Momentum (1 yr)11.6-19.4
Momentum (5 yr)72.725.4
EconomyLucasParker
Median Household Income$221,364$229,080
Avg Household Income$249,753$306,176
Per Capita Income$87,634$81,966
% Income Under $25K2.3%6.2%
% Income $25K–$50K1.7%1.6%
% Income $50K–$75K13.8%3%
% Income $75K–$100K7.7%3.8%
% Income $100K–$150K7.3%5.4%
% Income $150K Plus67.3%80.1%
Poverty Rate1.3%5.4%
Unemployment Rate2.6%2.5%
Job Growth 1yr4%5.8%
Jobs Score88.7
SchoolsLucasParker
Primary School DistrictLovejoy ISDPlano ISD
Overall District Rating9.76.9
State Ranking Percentile99.3876.07
# Elementary Schools245
# Middle Schools213
# High Schools16
Student Teacher Ratio17:113.7:1
Graduation Rate99.2%94.5%
Niche Schools Score8.78.7
SAT/ACT Participation Rate100%93%
SAT/ACT College Ready %50.1%42.9%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %71.3%60.5%
Dropout Rate0%2.8%
Graduating Class Size3793,676
SafetyLucasParker
Overall Crime Rate5.7 per 1K5 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate0.6 per 1K1.2 per 1K
Assault Rate0 per 100K31.1 per 100K
Robbery Rate0 per 100K0 per 100K
Property Crime Rate5.1 per 1K3.8 per 1K
Burglary Rate0 per 100K77.7 per 100K
Theft Rate0 per 100K264.3 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate0 per 100K15.6 per 100K
Safety Grade—B+
Safety Score—3.33
Murder Rate3.1 per 100K0 per 100K
Rape Rate0 per 100K0 per 100K
Crime SourceCounty estimatePolice department
Crime AgencyCollin County Sheriff's Office—
Crime NoteNo city police department. Collin County Sheriff's Office covers the town; rates are the sheriff's 2025 FBI figures for its whole service area.—
LifestyleLucasParker
# Movie Theaters02
# Libraries38
# Museums26
Nightlife Score44.7
Family Friendly Score8.78.7
Health Fitness Score7.37.3
Outdoor Activities Score66
Commute Score4.74.7
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score5.36
Area FeelRuralRural
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms1860+
# Grocery Stores420
# Coffee Shops1760+
# Hospitals424
# Bars332
# Pharmacies2459
# Dentists4660+
TransportationLucasParker
Avg Commute Time30 min27 min
% Drive Alone66.4%53.5%
% Carpool1.8%8.1%
% Public Transit0%0.2%
% Work From Home30.8%38%
Walkability Score43
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score2326
Distance Downtown Dallas29.9 mi25 mi
Distance DFW Airport38.7 mi32.2 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport40 min36 min
Distance Love Field30.8 mi25.9 mi
EV Stations017
EV Level2 Ports032
EV Dc Fast Ports025
EV Networks—Blink Network, Tesla Destination, ChargePoint Network
Walk Score Max3818
Walk % Walkable00
Walk Score Points1010
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsLucasParker
Population8,3515,999
Population Density535.5705.5
Population Growth 5yr7.6%27%
Median Age45.744.1
% Under 1825.9%25.8%
% Age 18–246.9%8.2%
% Age 25–346.3%3.1%
% Age 35–449.1%16.4%
% Age 45–5419.2%15.3%
% Age 55–6422.3%11.5%
% Age 65+10.3%19.7%
Avg Household Size2.973.77
% Family Households85.1%95.3%
% Homeownership92.3%98.9%
% HS Graduate Or Higher98%81.9%
% Bachelor's Or Higher65.1%63.3%
% Graduate Degree25.9%25.4%
% White77.6%61.6%
% Black4.6%11.4%
% Asian6.5%21.7%
% South Asian1.9%10.4%
% Hispanic Latino10.3%10.3%
% Native American0.2%0%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races10.2%3.9%
% Other Race0.9%1.4%
% Foreign Born7.8%21.2%
% Moved Last Year8.5%7.4%
% Renters7.7%1.1%
Diversity Score5.36
% Same House 1yr91.5%92.6%
% From Out Of State1.6%5.2%
% From Different County2.5%1.4%
% From Abroad0%0%
% Families With Kids36.8%58.6%
% Married Couples80.8%92.2%
% Single Parent2.4%1.2%
% Living Alone14.9%3.6%
% Seniors Living Alone4%1.6%
% With Broadband99%98.7%
% With Computer100%100%
% Male53.1%55.7%
% Female46.9%44.3%
Total Households2,8041,590