Parker, CO vs Payson, UT
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.
Parker
67.7
#1395 nationally
Payson
72.9
#812 nationally
Payson leads in walk score (36 vs 21). Payson leads in crime level (3.5 vs 5.7). Parker leads in median household income ($126,615 vs $81,387).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Parker, CO | Payson, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1395) | 72.9 (#812) |
| Population | 62,743 | 24,054 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $682,918 | $477,164 |
| Median Household Income | $126,615 | $81,387 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.0 | R+39.8 |
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
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72.9 Score
Payson, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$477,164
Population
24,054
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
West
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