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Cost of living in Parker County, TX

Part of the Dallas Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,511/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 158,079 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,461 42%
Federal tax $662 19%
Healthcare $480 14%
Groceries $334 10%
Transport $320 9%
Energy $199 6%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Parker County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,371
per month
1 bedroom
$1,461
per month
2 bedroom
$1,705
per month
3 bedroom
$2,256
per month
4 bedroom
$2,752
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Parker County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$102,099
per year
Individual earnings
$50,525
per year
Per capita
$45,471
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Parker County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$343,600
Annual property tax
$4,978

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Parker County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$167
per month · 14.5¢/kWh
Natural gas
$32
per month
Annual total
$2,388
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Parker County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
13.0%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Parker County

State and local tax rates for Texas.

No state income tax
Texas does not levy a personal income tax.
State sales tax
6.3%
Combined sales tax
8.2%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Parker County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
32.4 min
Drive alone
77.7%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
12.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Parker County

What it costs to live in Parker County each month.

Single person
$3,511
per month
  • Rent $1,461
  • Energy $199
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $334
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $662
  • State tax $0
Couple
$5,187
per month
  • Rent $1,705
  • Energy $239
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $553
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,341
  • State tax $0
Family
$7,880
per month
  • Rent $2,256
  • Energy $298
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $840
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,341
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Parker County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Parker County?

In Parker County, TX, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,461 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,705 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,256 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Parker County?

In Parker County, TX, the average household income is $102,099 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $50,525 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Parker County?

The estimated cost of living in Parker County, TX is approximately $3,511 per month for a single person, $5,187 for a couple, $7,880 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Parker County?

The combined sales tax rate in Parker County, TX is 8.19%, which includes the Texas state rate of 6.25% plus an average local rate of 1.94%.

Is Parker County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Parker County, TX would need approximately $3,511 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $102,099 per year ($8,508 per month). Parker County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Parker County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Parker County, TX is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 13.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Parker County?

The average home value in Parker County, TX is $343,600, with average annual property taxes of $4,978, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Parker County compare to other areas?

You can compare Parker County, TX with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Parker County is in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources