The Colorado town of Parker is a home-rule municipality, meaning it has the ability to decide how to govern itself independently of Colorado's state government. It is the second most populated town in the county of Douglas behind Castle Rock. It is also the 18^th most populous city or town in all of Colorado. Situated in the southeastern region of the greater Denver Metro Area, Parker is home to many citizens who commute to and from the city for work each day. As of 2010, the United States Census Bureau stated that the town had a total population of 45,297.

Parker is a part of the Douglas County School District, which has one of the largest levels of students in the state. Its students are known to test between 12 to 19 percent higher on standardized tests than the Colorado average, and the school district was ranked ninth in the state as of 2009. There are two main high schools in Parker: Chaparral and Ponderosa; the two of them maintain a classic cross-town rivalry, capped by the Pride of Parker competition held each year. Wherever you send your children to school in Parker, though, they're going to get a first-rate education.

Over 75 percent of Parker residents are homeowners and just 2.8 percent live below the poverty level. The average household income is just shy of $90,000. Sound like a nice place to live? Then it's time to further explore Listings.com! We have the inside track on all available real estate in the area and are here to share it with you. Call us today at 1-877-LISTINGS!