The Town FilesWillow Park, Texas
City in Parker County · population 4,936 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $374,200
- Household income
- $132,045
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 45.8
Willow Park is a city of 4,936 people in Parker County, Texas. The median home is worth $374,200, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more upscale than 92% of Texas towns, better for families than 90% of Texas towns, more of a college town than 78% of Texas towns.
How Willow Park ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Willow Park is worth $374,200, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $132,045, which is more affordable than 56% of Texas towns. Median rent is $2,415 a month. 83.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Willow Park | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $374,200 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $2,415 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $132,045 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 83.4% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Willow Park
| People | Willow Park | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.2% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.6% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.3% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 10.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.4% | — |
| Work from home | 16.2% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 29.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in Willow Park
July highs average 94.6°F and January lows 31.8°F. About 35.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 90 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 61 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Willow Park since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 25, 1990 about 10.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 25, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 193 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 2, 1980.
Severe weather in Parker County since 1996
Parker County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| June 11, 2016 | Flood | DR-4272: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Parker County
Parker County had 41,507 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,835 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Willow Park itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Public schools in Willow Park
1 public school with 633 students, about 15.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCCALL EL | K-5 | 633 | 15.1 |
Towns near Willow Park
- Annetta, TX3.8 mi · 3,041 people · home $482,700
- Aledo, TX4.5 mi · 4,858 people · home $465,100
- Weatherford, TX6.7 mi · 30,854 people · home $312,100
- White Settlement, TX11.0 mi · 18,269 people · home $187,100
- Azle, TX11.7 mi · 13,369 people · home $287,100
- Benbrook, TX12.0 mi · 24,520 people · home $296,400
- Westworth Village, TX13.2 mi · 2,585 people · home $318,200
- Lake Worth, TX13.4 mi · 4,711 people · home $236,700
Willow Park questions
Is Willow Park, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Willow Park scores better for retirees than 59% of Texas towns and quieter than 41%. 14.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.8).
How much does a house cost in Willow Park?
The median owner-occupied home in Willow Park is valued at $374,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $132,045, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $2,415 a month.
What is the weather like in Willow Park?
July highs average 94.6°F and January lows 31.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Willow Park get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Willow Park since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 25, 1990. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)