Senior Living Apartments in Parker, CO

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Just over 20 miles southeast of Denver, the town of Parker sits on the edge of the metro area and is one of the last stops before the Great Plains region of eastern Colorado begins. Parker has grown steadily as a suburban retreat but retains its Old West charm and access to nature, with a variety of nature trails, hiking and biking paths, and historic downtown sites.

In Parker, senior apartments are communities geared exclusively toward residents 55+ and provide amenities similar to a typical apartment complex. These communities offer older adults an easier lifestyle by taking care of tasks such as yard work and household repairs, but they typically provide limited organized social events and few additional services compared to those offered by independent or assisted living communities.

Cost of Senior Apartments in Parker, CO

The median monthly cost of a senior apartment is about $1,900 in the Denver metro area and $1,600 in the state of Colorado.

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Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Parker are rated 19 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated above the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Grocery	Clothing
119	129	122	113	121	118

Income and Housing

Median income age 45-64	Median income age 65+	Median household income	Average individual income	Median employee salary	Average property tax	One-bedroom apartment gross rent estimate
$113,574 per year	$60,130 per year	$101,152 per year	$42,720 per year	$44,459 per year	$3,264 per year	$1,031 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Parker include:

Parker Adventist Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 160+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

Sky Ridge Medical Center

• Facility type: corporate, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 270+
• Specialties: emergency department, inpatient surgery, hemodialysis

The Medical Center of Aurora

• Facility type: corporate, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 320+
• Specialties: emergency department, spine surgery, ICU

Weather and Climate

Parker’s climate is classified as cold semi-arid, which means the city experiences four distinct seasons with relatively low amounts of precipitation and humidity throughout the year. Summers are quite warm and dry, and winters are cold with some snowfall. Like most of the Denver metro area, Parker sits just to the east of the Rocky Mountains, meaning it does not see the extreme temperature changes and snowfall amounts found in the mountainous areas to the west. The average humidity level in the Parker area is 51%, and humidity levels are often highest during February at about 55%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
29°F	44°F	14°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
69°F	84°F	53°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 116

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average Annual Precipitation: 17.3″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median age	Percent of population over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
38	6.9%	57,706	521.3 per square mile	3

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.3%	4.2%	2.0%	10.2%	0.1%	4.4%	79.6%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Denver: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 100/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Douglas County

Democratic	Republican	Other
54.8%	36.7%	8.3%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Parker include:

• The Wildlife Experience (natural history museum and art gallery)
• Vehicle Vault (automobile museum)
• 20 Miles House — Parker Area Historical Society
• Ruth Memorial Chapel

Outdoor attractions in Parker:

• O’Brien Park
• Discovery Park
• Sulphur Gulch Trail
• Cherry Creek Trail
• McCabe Meadows
• Bar CCC Park

Parker’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Parker Arts, Culture, & Events Center (PACE)
• Parker Farmers Market
• Salisbury Equestrian Park
• Parker Recreation Center
• Downtown Parker — Main Street (restaurants and shops)

Transportation

Transportation in Parker is available via the Regional Transportation District (RTD), which operates bus routes and other services throughout the Denver metro area. For seniors, RTD offers discounted fares and a paratransit service for door-to-door transportation called Access-a-Ride.