Midvale, UT vs Parker, CO
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Midvale
71.4
#984 nationally
Parker
67.7
#1395 nationally
Midvale leads in walk score (53 vs 21). Parker leads in median household income ($126,615 vs $70,742). Midvale leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 26.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Midvale, UT | Parker, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.4 (#984) | 67.7 (#1395) |
| Population | 35,561 | 62,743 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $491,874 | $682,918 |
| Median Household Income | $70,742 | $126,615 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 5.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | R+7.0 |
C-
71.4 Score
Midvale, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$491,874
Population
35,561
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
53
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D+
67.7 Score
Parker, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$682,918
Population
62,743
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
West
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