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Parker County, TX market data
How Parker County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 184,767
- +23.5% since 2020
- Households
- 56,437
- Median household income
- $104,443
- +34.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $375,900
- Jobs located here
- 41,751
- Highest market score
- 93
- Grocery stores, #31 of 2,070 scored counties
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What this means
Parker County has an estimated 184,767 people and 56,437 households. Population estimates put the population change in Parker County from 2020 to 2025 at +23.5%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Parker County is $104,443, 29% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 34.8%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Parker County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 147, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on medical and dental services (101).
Of the business types scored in Parker County, grocery stores (93), house cleaning businesses (92) and grocery and convenience stores (87) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For grocery stores, that ranks #31 of 2,070 scored counties.
Parker County is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for roofing and gutter companies (2.8 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for optometrists and eye clinics (34% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Parker County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Parker County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 93 | #31 of 2,070 | 30 | 5.3 | $12.6M | 136 | 9 |
| House cleaning | 92 | #4 of 847 | 10 | 1.8 | $9.8M | 153 | 18 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 87 | #84 of 2,402 | 99 | 17.5 | $3.8M | 113 | 26 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 83 | #44 of 1,327 | 16 | 2.8 | $3.9M | 127 | 11 |
| Funeral homes | 82 | #51 of 1,472 | 9 | 1.6 | $915K | 135 | 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 82 | #53 of 1,493 | 25 | 4.4 | $3.9M | 134 | 53 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 82 | #98 of 2,405 | 274 | 48.5 | $938K | 141 | 85 |
| Property management | 81 | #29 of 910 | 13 | 2.3 | Index only | 135 | 14 |
| Child care and preschools | 79 | #103 of 1,611 | 30 | 5.3 | $1.2M | 119 | 31 |
| Pizza | 79 | #105 of 2,090 | 40 | 7.1 | $6.4M | 126 | 108 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 78 | #48 of 887 | 18 | 3.2 | Index only | 139 | 6 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 78 | #79 of 1,302 | 15 | 2.7 | $4.9M | 157 | 10 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 78 | #179 of 2,405 | 510 | 90.4 | $504K | 136 | 232 |
| Gas stations | 78 | #205 of 2,358 | 98 | 17.4 | $2M | 82 | 45 |
| Convenience stores | 78 | #230 of 2,261 | 46 | 8.2 | $8.2M | 104 | 17 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 75 | #138 of 1,771 | 54 | 9.6 | $1.8M | 108 | 81 |
| Tire shops | 74 | #187 of 1,530 | 19 | 3.4 | $3.3M | 131 | 12 |
| Insurance agencies | 73 | #400 of 2,272 | 97 | 17.2 | $1.7M | 133 | 53 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 72 | #318 of 2,222 | 80 | 14.2 | $3.2M | 105 | 108 |
| Car washes and detailing | 69 | #255 of 1,451 | 22 | 3.9 | $2.8M | 113 | 12 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 69 | #335 of 2,063 | 55 | 9.7 | $4.7M | 126 | 39 |
| Nail salons | 67 | #223 of 1,328 | 33 | 5.8 | $1.8M | 109 | 12 |
| Physical therapy | 67 | #290 of 1,422 | 32 | 5.7 | $2.3M | 96 | 17 |
| Barbershops | 66 | #321 of 1,356 | 30 | 5.3 | $2M | 106 | 4 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 66 | #510 of 2,087 | 96 | 17.0 | $1.3M | 104 | 34 |
| Chiropractors | 65 | #338 of 1,490 | 33 | 5.8 | $2.2M | 93 | 15 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 65 | #548 of 2,210 | 123 | 21.8 | $1M | 117 | 45 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 64 | #294 of 1,334 | 33 | 5.8 | $1.7M | 85 | 13 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 64 | #427 of 1,889 | 58 | 10.3 | $4.4M | 107 | 42 |
| Hair salons | 64 | #513 of 2,339 | 150 | 26.6 | $399K | 93 | 25 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 63 | #409 of 1,461 | 29 | 5.1 | $2.1M | 84 | 21 |
| Auto repair shops | 63 | #634 of 2,378 | 145 | 25.7 | $431K | 97 | 61 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 59 | #222 of 777 | 18 | 3.2 | $3.2M | 78 | 17 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 59 | #548 of 1,656 | 40 | 7.1 | $1.8M | 103 | 98 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 58 | #664 of 1,886 | 61 | 10.8 | $1.2M | 123 | 52 |
| Auto repair and car care | 58 | #859 of 2,401 | 248 | 43.9 | $252K | 94 | 96 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 56 | #933 of 2,394 | 381 | 67.5 | $193K | 127 | 192 |
| Gyms | 54 | #780 of 1,792 | 70 | 12.4 | $813K | 62 | 17 |
| Electricians | 53 | #524 of 1,160 | 23 | 4.1 | $8.3M | 69 | 63 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 52 | #241 of 479 | 6 | 1.1 | $10.4M | 76 | 9 |
| Pet stores | 52 | #450 of 974 | 21 | 3.7 | $3M | 66 | 7 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 52 | #982 of 2,088 | 121 | 21.4 | $470K | 71 | 30 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 52 | #1,076 of 2,385 | 303 | 53.7 | $198K | 93 | 60 |
| Pest control | 51 | #342 of 699 | 19 | 3.4 | $5.2M | 50 | 10 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 51 | #1,016 of 2,176 | 201 | 35.6 | Index only | 89 | 57 |
| Real estate | 50 | #1,109 of 2,229 | 239 | 42.3 | Index only | 94 | 110 |
| Spas and skin care | 49 | #938 of 1,769 | 81 | 14.4 | $739K | 84 | 17 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 46 | #1,013 of 1,707 | 64 | 11.3 | $3M | 63 | 86 |
| Pet businesses | 46 | #1,302 of 2,200 | 124 | 22.0 | $502K | 57 | 72 |
| Dry cleaners | 45 | #308 of 507 | 11 | 1.9 | $11.5M | 74 | 11 |
| Veterinarians | 44 | #903 of 1,485 | 48 | 8.5 | $1.3M | 48 | 44 |
| Roofing and gutters | 42 | #783 of 1,177 | 57 | 10.1 | $3.3M | 40 | 22 |
| Home repair trades | 42 | #1,425 of 2,057 | 144 | 25.5 | $1.3M | 55 | 171 |
| Home inspectors | 41 | #280 of 415 | 7 | 1.2 | Index only | 53 | 10 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.7 | $31.7M | 254 | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.2 | $73.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
Household spending in Parker County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $62.5M | $1,108 | 116 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $192M | $3,403 | 131 |
| Food away from home | $257M | $4,554 | 112 |
| Groceries | $378.5M | $6,706 | 106 |
| Personal care products and services | $59.8M | $1,060 | 106 |
| Child care and other personal services | $35.7M | $633 | 109 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $56.9M | $1,008 | 102 |
| Medical and dental services | $73.6M | $1,305 | 101 |
| Pets | $62.2M | $1,103 | 121 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $126.9M | $2,249 | 109 |
| Vehicle insurance | $162.5M | $2,879 | 147 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $190.7M | $3,379 | 112 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $97.9M | $1,734 | 123 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $975.4M | $17,284 | 104 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Parker County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 184,767+23.5% since 2020
- Households
- 56,437
- Median age
- 39.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 81%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 904 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 183
- Median household income
- $104,443+34.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $131,405
- Median home value
- $375,900
- Jobs located here
- 41,751
- Daytime population
- 133,150Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Parker County, TX growing?
Population estimates put Parker County at 184,767 people in 2025, up 23.5% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 56,437 households. Median household income rose 34.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Parker County, TX spend?
Households in Parker County spend about $975.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $378.5M on groceries and $257M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Parker County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 147, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on medical and dental services (101).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Parker County, TX?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Parker County are for grocery stores (93), house cleaning businesses (92) and grocery and convenience stores (87). Parker County ranks #31 of 2,070 scored counties for grocery stores.
How does Parker County, TX compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Parker County is $104,443 a year, 29% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 23.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $375,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Parker County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for roofing and gutter companies (2.8 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for optometrists and eye clinics (34% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 54 of the 56 business types have a score in Parker County, each ranked against other counties.
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