What are the schools like in Park Center, CO?

School district data for Park Center is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Park Center?

The median household income in Park Center, CO is $66,830 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Park Center, CO?

Park Center has an average high temperature of 49.4°F in January and 89.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.3 inches.

Park Center, CO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Park Center, CO affordable or expensive?

Park Center's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Park Center is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $305,400 and the median rent is $981 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Park Center, CO?

Park Center has a violent crime rate of 83.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 434.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Park Center, CO a Good Place to Live?

Park Center is a small town of 2,387 in Colorado, with a median household income of $66,830 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Park Center stands out for an affordable cost of living.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Park Center is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Park Center city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.7

Park Center's overall cost of living index is 96.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Park Center costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Park Center, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$305,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$981	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,830	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Park Center's violent crime rate is 83.6 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

83.6 /100k

Property Crime

434.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Park Center, CO	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Park Center sees average highs of 49.4°F in January and 89.2°F in July, with 14.4 inches of annual precipitation and 38.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Park Center, CO
Average High — January	49.4°F
Average High — July	89.2°F
Annual Precipitation	14.4"
Annual Snowfall	38.3"

Demographics

Metric	Park Center, CO	National Avg
Population	2,387	—
Median Age	52.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	18.1%	22.2%
65 and over	24.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cañon City, CO 3 mi Lincoln Park, CO 4 mi Brookside, CO 5 mi Williamsburg, CO 8 mi Rockvale, CO 9 mi

Park Center vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Park Center, CO affordable or expensive?

Park Center's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Park Center roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $305,400 and median rent is $981/month.

What is the crime rate in Park Center, CO?

Park Center's violent crime rate is 83.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 434.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Park Center?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Park Center, CO a good place to live?

Park Center, CO has a population of 2,387, a median household income of $66,830, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Park Center?

Park Center averages 49.4°F in January and 89.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.4 inches with about 38.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Park Center?

The population of Park Center, Colorado is 2,387 with a median age of 52.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Park Center?

Key numbers for living in Park Center: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $305,400, median household income $66,830, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Park Center side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.