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Parker, Kansas

city · Linn County

At a glance

274
Population
$163,600
Median home value (all homes)
46% below U.S. median
$358,810
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$79,125
Median household income
1% above U.S. median
42.9 min
Average commute
88.8%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
7.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 90 — 10% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing28% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities48% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost54% above
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college24 mi
Nearest community college35 mi
Nearest technical college41 mi
High school graduates85.2%
College graduates10.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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