Dallas-Fort Worth metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Parker, TX
$1,450,000Median listing price
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About Parker
Parker is a city in Collin County; population was 5,462 in 2020 (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). Famous as the home of Southfork Ranch from the TV series Dallas, Parker is a low-density, estate-style community of custom homes on large lots between Plano and Allen.
Home prices in Parker
The median listing price in Parker is $1,450,000.
Top places in Parker
- Southfork Ranch — the famous Dallas TV show ranch, tours and events.
- Parker Preserve nature area.
- Estate neighborhoods with custom architecture.
- Nearby Watters Creek and the Allen retail corridor.
Commuting from Parker
- Approximate drive to downtown Dallas: ~30–40 minutes via the Sam Rayburn Tollway / US-75 (approximate; longer at peak).
- Approximate drive to downtown Fort Worth: ~60–70 minutes via SH-121 and I-35W (approximate).
Parker FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Parker, TX?
The median listing price in Parker is $1,450,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Parker, TX?
Approximate drive to downtown Dallas: ~30–40 minutes via the Sam Rayburn Tollway / US-75 (approximate; longer at peak).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.