Parker residents already know that we live in a special community, and others are also taking notice!
Included below is a list of some of the many honors and recognition that our community has received in recent years for its high quality of life.
2021
Best Places to Work from Home
Money.com
2020
Best Places to Live in America
Money.com
- No. 2 in U.S. (population over 25,000)
Best Small Cities in America
WalletHub
Healthiest Communities in America
US News and World Report
- No. 2 in U.S. (Douglas County)
Safest Cities in Colorado
National Council for Home Safety and Security
- No. 1 in Colorado (population 30,000)
- No. 5 in Colorado (all cities)
Best Places to Raise a Family in Colorado
HomeSnacks.com
2019
Best Small Cities in America
WalletHub
- No. 64 in U.S. (population 25,000 to 100,000)
Safest Cities in Colorado
BackgroundCheck.org
Home Security Advisor
Best Places to Raise a Family in Colorado
WalletHub
Best Place to Live on $100,000 Salary in Every State
Go Banking Rates
Healthiest Communities in America
US News and World Report
- No. 1 in U.S. (Douglas County)
2018
Best Places to Raise a Family in Colorado
WalletHub
2017
Safest Cities in America
National Council for Home Safety and Security
Best Small Cities in America
WalletHub
- No. 36 in U.S. (population 25,000 to 100,000)
2016
Best Small Cities in America
WalletHub
- No. 17 in U.S. (population 25,000 to 100,000)
Best Cities to Trick or Treat in America
Nextdoor
- No. 5 in U.S. (population 25,000 to 100,000)
2015
Best Small Cities in America
WalletHub
- No. 19 in U.S. (population 25,000 to 100,000)
2013
Best Places to Live in the U.S.
CNN Money Magazine
- No. 12 in U.S. (population 50,000 or less)