The story of this market
The typical home in Parker, Colorado sells for about $675,303, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are down 1.3% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 33 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,138 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+0.4%
CO · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Parker, Colorado
The Parker housing market remains balanced and competitive, with steady demand supported by strong local demographics and high quality of life. While year-over-year price growth has moderated, the market continues to show resilience with homes selling near asking price. Buyers are active, though inventory levels remain a key factor in maintaining market stability.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Parker yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).
Deterministic aggregate of 2 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 12 days on market with 1.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
39% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.41% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 3.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
- Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station4.520.5 mi
- Downtown Aquarium4.321 mi
- Elitch Gardens420.8 mi
- Dave & Buster's Denver4.214.7 mi
- Pindustry4.19 mi
- Ball Arena4.620.6 mi
- Coors Field4.720.6 mi
- Denver Botanic Gardens4.818.2 mi
- Empower Field at Mile High4.620.8 mi
- Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station4.520.5 mi
- Aurora Sports Park4.614.8 mi
- AMC Highlands Ranch 244.412.6 mi
- Cherry Creek State Park4.68.6 mi
- Dave & Buster's Denver4.214.7 mi
- Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum4.715.7 mi
- Denver Zoo4.618.9 mi
- Casa Bonita3.922.6 mi
- Denver Botanic Gardens4.818.2 mi
- Denver Museum of Nature & Science4.718.5 mi
- Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station4.520.5 mi
- Aurora Sports Park4.614.8 mi
- Cherry Creek State Park4.68.6 mi
- The Hudson Gardens & Event Center4.615.1 mi
- Castlewood Canyon State Park4.812.8 mi
- Cherry Creek Dog Off Leash Area (DOLA)4.87.2 mi
- Topgolf Centennial4.47.4 mi
- Family Sports Center4.46.9 mi
- Kennedy Golf Course4.310.8 mi
- CommonGround Golf Course4.314.8 mi
- Murphy Creek Golf Course4.311.9 mi
- Park Meadows4.56.9 mi
- Outlets at Castle Rock4.59.4 mi
- Mershops Town Center at Aurora413.5 mi
- Southlands4.56.6 mi
- GW Supermarket4.313.2 mi
- Denver International Airport4.123.8 mi
- Centennial Airport4.46.2 mi
- Capital One Lounge at DEN3.323.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A central community hub featuring playgrounds, picnic areas, and seasonal events that anchor the downtown social scene.
A major regional multi-use trail providing extensive connectivity for cyclists and pedestrians throughout the city and beyond.
A large indoor facility offering diverse athletic programs, fitness equipment, and community sports leagues for all ages.
A revitalized historic core featuring local boutiques, restaurants, and cultural venues that drive significant foot traffic and property interest.
Parker is an ideal destination for family buyers seeking high-quality schools and a suburban lifestyle with convenient access to Denver's employment centers. It also attracts professionals and downsizers who value the city's extensive recreational amenities and well-maintained community infrastructure.
The city is served by the highly-regarded Douglas County School District, which is known for high academic performance and strong graduation rates. Schools in the area frequently receive top-tier ratings from state and national educational benchmarks, making the district a primary driver for family-oriented housing demand.
The city is primarily served by major highway corridors including E-470 and I-25, facilitating regional access. While public transit options are limited, the city continues to evaluate infrastructure improvements to enhance connectivity.
Parker offers an extensive network of parks, trails, and recreational facilities, including the popular Cherry Creek Trail and the Parker Fieldhouse. The city's commitment to open space and community amenities provides a high quality of life that supports strong residential property values.
The rental market in Parker is characterized by steady demand and moderate vacancy pressure, supported by a mix of single-family rentals and modern apartment communities. While rent growth has stabilized, the presence of institutional investors remains a factor in the local housing supply.
Parker's economy is anchored by a mix of professional services, retail, and healthcare, with many residents commuting to the nearby Denver Tech Center. The city maintains a business-friendly environment that encourages local entrepreneurship and small business growth.
Parker exhibits strong economic momentum driven by its proximity to the Denver Tech Center and major regional employment hubs. Infrastructure investment, including road expansions and the ongoing revitalization of the downtown core, continues to attract new commercial and residential development.
Development planning is focused on sustainable growth, with a strong emphasis on maintaining the city's suburban character while expanding commercial and mixed-use capacity. Current projects prioritize infrastructure readiness and the enhancement of public amenities.
Parcels in Parker are subject to various special districts, including metropolitan districts that fund infrastructure and public services, as well as specific utility and fire protection districts.
Parker consistently reports lower crime rates compared to the broader Denver metropolitan area. Local law enforcement maintains a proactive community-policing model that keeps property and violent crime metrics stable and relatively low for a suburban municipality of its size.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk typical of the Colorado Front Range, necessitating adherence to local fire-mitigation codes and defensible-space requirements. While flood risk is generally low, residents in specific drainage basins may be required to carry flood insurance as mandated by FEMA mapping.
Property insurance premiums in the region have seen upward pressure due to increased wildfire risk and regional weather events. Homeowners are encouraged to maintain adequate coverage and implement fire-mitigation strategies.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Colorado) — Statutory Agricultural Land Reclassification and Improvement Valuation: Under C.R.S. § 39-1-102(1.6)(a)(I), up to two acres of land directly underlying a residential improvement on agricultural parcels are segregated and assessed at residential rates (6.80% / 7. State (Colorado) — Colorado Split Residential Property Tax Assessment Rate Structure: Imposes annual ad valorem property taxes determined using a bifurcated assessment rate system. Assessed Value = Actual (Market) Value × Assessment Rate. Beginning for tax years 2025/2026, residential property is assessed at 6. State (Colorado) — Senior and Disabled Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exemption: Exempts 50% of the first $200,000 of actual market value of the qualifying primary residential parcel from property taxation (a maximum actual value deduction of $100,000).
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this city's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov; figures reflect place-level estimates.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.