Parkland, Washington
Among the top 13% of US places for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 14% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 87% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 58% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 80% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 44% of US places
- top 6% for walkability
- top 8% for income tax
- bottom 6% for sales tax
Parkland is a mid-size city in Washington with about 39,000 residents. It grades A for weather and D for affordability. Standout strengths include walkability, income tax, and comfortable days. It rates lower on property crime and sales tax.
Climate
Mild summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.4 in1.3 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$66k56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$55kbetter than 20% of US places
Home Value$341k81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 18% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 22% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.09%better than 45% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax9.38%better than 6% of US places
Estimated total tax burden8.70%better than 68% of US places
Unemployment6.0%better than 32% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)41°F73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)65°F4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation42.9 in54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall5.6 inbetter than 67% of US places
Sunny Days187 daysbetter than 14% of US places
Summer Humidity52°Fbetter than 88% of US places
Comfortable Days108 daysbetter than 91% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk60.0better than 58% of US places
Air Quality39 AQIbetter than 78% of US places
School Quality80.4better than 76% of US places
Violent Crime832/100kbetter than 44% of US places
Property Crime2333/100kbetter than 13% of US places
Community
Population39,39896th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age33.116th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6697th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9748th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1915th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)48.7%17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)13.2%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)13.5%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)7.5%94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)17.1%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time31 minbetter than 20% of US places
Walkability12.5/20better than 94% of US places
Airport Distance22 mibetter than 87% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.7%better than 63% of US places
Amenities Nearby91.38better than 53% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 28% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Parkland an affordable place to live?
- Parkland is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $55k, better than 20% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Parkland?
- The median home value in Parkland is $341k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Parkland?
- Median household income in Parkland is $66k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Parkland?
- Median gross rent in Parkland is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Parkland safe?
- Parkland is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 832/100k (better than 44%). Property crime is 2333/100k.
- What is the weather like in Parkland?
- Parkland averages 65°F in July and 41°F in January, with 42.9 in of annual precipitation and about 187 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Parkland?
- Public-school quality in Parkland is above average, scoring better than 76% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Parkland?
- The average one-way commute in Parkland is 31 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)