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Town of Parker, Colorado

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About homes in Parker

Census and NOAA figures for the town of Parker in Douglas County, not the metro, with a source for each.

2004Median year built1U.S. 1980
3%Built before 1980129% built since 2010
2003Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 2006
70%Detached single-family123% in 5+ unit buildings
72%Owner-occupied166% statewide
$646kMedian home value1Colorado median $539k

The median home in the town of Parker was built in 2004, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Colorado median of 1988.1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Most of Parker's housing is recent: only 3% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 29% were built since 2010.1 Owner-occupied and rented homes in Parker are of similar age: median build years 2003 and 2006.1

Housing in Parker is mostly detached single-family: 70% of units, with 23% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. 72% of occupied homes in Parker are owner-occupied (66% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Parker is valued at $646,300 (ACS), above the Colorado median of $539,400.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have.

Winters are long: the Denver Centennial Ap station averages 155 nights a year at or below 32°F and 60 at or below 20°F.2,3 Long winters put freeze-thaw, ice dams and snow load at the center of roofing and masonry decisions. Summers bring about 32 days a year at or above 90°F.2,3 Annual precipitation is low, about 15 inches.2,3 Low rainfall shifts the wear to UV and heat, which age finishes and sealants.

Heating dominates the year: about 6,014 heating degree days against 636 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. Parker sits in IECC climate zone 5B (Cold).4 Building permits in Parker are normally issued by the town building department.5,6

Share of Parker housing units by year built
Before 19400.2%
1940-19590.4%
1960-19792.1%
1980-199934.4%
2000-200934%
2010 or later28.8%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Denver Centennial Ap, 5.9 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Parker, CO?

Most home remodeling projects in Parker, CO land between $21,250 and $112,100, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Parker?

The median home in the town of Parker was built in 2004, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Colorado median of 1988. Most of Parker's housing is recent: only 3% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 29% were built since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Parker climate like for exterior work?

Winters are long: the Denver Centennial Ap station averages 155 nights a year at or below 32°F and 60 at or below 20°F. Summers bring about 32 days a year at or above 90°F. Annual precipitation is low, about 15 inches. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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