RANK #742 / 996 · POP 151,188 · TX
PROJECTED GROWTH: -0.2%
Parker County, Texas, is often recognized for Weatherford, its county seat, known as the "Peach Capital of Texas" and the "Cutting Horse Capital of the World." Located about 30 miles west of Fort Worth, the county offers a blend of small-town atmosphere and access to urban amenities. The landscape features rolling hills, open spaces, and trees like mesquite, oak, walnut, and pecan, particularly along streams and valleys. Outdoor recreation is available at Lake Weatherford for boating and fishing, and Lake Mineral Wells State Park for hiking and camping. The county also has parks like Holland Lake Park and Soldier Spring Park, offering trails and green spaces.
Life in Parker County appeals to families seeking a quieter lifestyle with highly-rated public schools, including districts like Aledo, Weatherford, and Brock ISDs. The community maintains a strong sense of local pride, with events such as the Parker County Peach Festival and various rodeos. The economy is experiencing growth, driven by residential and commercial development, with new communities emerging. Infrastructure investments, including transportation improvements, support this expansion. Agriculture, particularly livestock, dairy, and peaches, remains a component of the local economy.
Overvalued relative to economy
Prices declining
Moderate climate & terrain
Above national median (13x)
Housing looks overvalued at 8.1x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
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Parker County Transportation Bond Projects
Parker County
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$2,000M | Under Construction |
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Nabla Energy Storage I
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$750M | Planned |
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Nabla Energy Storage II
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$750M | Planned |
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Gigawatt Solar
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$502M | Planned |
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Walsh Ranch Master-Planned Community
Walsh Companies
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$500M | Under Construction |
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Veale Ranch Master-Planned Community
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$500M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Parker County has a Boom Town Index score of 26/100, ranking #742 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +2.8% and a median household income of $95,721, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Parker County is $311,000 with median rent at $1,291/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3078, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +4.4% year-over-year. Job growth: +2.8%. Home values changed -0.8% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 5.49% of Parker County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.