Parker, CO vs Shawnee, KS
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
Shawnee
71.3
#1002 nationally
Shawnee leads in cost of living index (105 vs 142). Parker leads in crime level (5.7 vs 7.6). Parker leads in median household income ($126,615 vs $100,649).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Parker, CO | Shawnee, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1395) | 71.3 (#1002) |
| Population | 62,743 | 69,417 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $682,918 | $431,429 |
| Median Household Income | $126,615 | $100,649 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.0 | D+8.5 |
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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C-
71.3 Score
Shawnee, KS
Kansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$431,429
Population
69,417
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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