Seal of, 2016
Parlier’s story
128 years in pictures
Census counts: 564 in 1930, 14,576 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2016 and 4 maps from 1924 on.
- 1898Parlier is settled
ParlierCA
A town of 14,622, settled in 1898.
Photo: Fruitianslip · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
14,622
2025 Census estimate · +0.3% since 2020
Typical home
$330K
+4.7% in a year
Household income
$52K
median
Median age
26.6
years
Jobs based here
1,752
A commuter town
TownGrade
D−
#795 of 841 in CA
Is Parlier a good place to live?
Parlier grades D− overall, 795th among California's 841 graded towns, mostly because of health and incomes. Residents are less healthy than 95% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates. The median household income is $52K, and 27% of residents live below the poverty line. What it does well: it is more walkable than 55% of U.S. towns. 27% of residents live below the poverty line in Parlier, above both California’s towns (10%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). On cost of living, just 90 of California’s 1,058 towns do better. Parlier's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 100% of U.S. towns.
A commuter town
92% of working residents leave Parlier for work
Where Parlier’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,752jobs based in Parlier
8%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Parlier grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within California), ordered by how far Parlier is from typical.
HealthCommunity Regional Medical Center 16.2 miles awayD−Open →Jobs & incomeDOpen →SafetyC−Open →SchoolsCOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 58% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listCOpen →Cost of livingC+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 9.9 of 20; 7.9% of households have no car; 0.7% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 2% conserved landB−Open →History4 notable people born hereC−Open →Civic life1.2 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsD−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 98° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 26.6; 6% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Parlier: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Parlier, and how to reach them.
PowerPG&E37.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Parlier water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Parlier’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn California you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereFresno County Clerk, Registrar of VotersFresno County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2021
ZIP code9364893648 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Parlier.
Parlier carries less natural-hazard risk than most of California (mostly inland flooding) and has more 90° days than nearly all U.S. towns, but it has poverty well above the California rate.
HealthD−
Compared with most of California and the rest of the country, more of Parlier’s adults say their health is fair or poor
41% of adults say their health is fair or poor in Parlier. Parlier beats the California average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 22. 19% of adults report frequent physical distress in Parlier.
5%healthier than U.S. townsD−Health Grade
| Parlier | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 22% | 19% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 29% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 14% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 24% | 25% |
32 measures vs. California
1 better9 too close to call22 worse
| What stands out | Parlier | CA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 3.6% | 6.4% |
| More uninsured adults | 29.2% | 10.6% |
Community Regional Medical Center
16.2 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
3rd
percentile among CA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsC
On state tests, Parlier’s schools trail 75% of California districts
Its public schools are run by the Parlier Unified school district. Two of its 7 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Parlier High, with 901 students.
25%of CA districts it outscoresCSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parlier Junior HighLargest public middle schoolGrades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 | 566 | D |
| Parlier HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 901 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within CA on state tests and graduation
HousingCost of living grade C+
A typical Parlier home is worth about $330K
The median property tax bill is $1,481, against $5,124 across California, another input to its cost-of-living grade.
The typical Parlier home is worth about $330,000, up 4.7% in a year, 57% below the California typical home. 46% of Parlier households own their home.
$330KZillow home value
| Parlier | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 46% | 64% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,105 a month | $1,898 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Parlier$330K
California$762K
+4.7%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
SafetyC−
More crime per resident in Parlier than in 84% of U.S. towns
Reported crimes fell from 284 to 188 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings.
Parlier’s violent crime rate is 5.8 per 1,000 residents.
16%of U.S. towns report more crimeC−Safety Grade
| Parlier | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 5.8 per 1,000 residents | 2.9 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 7.2 per 1,000 residents | 13.4 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Parlier5.8
California4.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Parlier7.2
California18.2
U.S.15.5
16th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
25th
percentile among CA towns
84
violent crimes reported in 2025
104
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Work & commuteJobs & income grade D
Most of Parlier’s workers commute out: the town has 0.4 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Parlier for work: only 8% work in town. Since 2013, Parlier has lost 392 jobs, to 1,752 in 2023. The average trip to work in Parlier is 23 minutes.
8%work in town
| Parlier | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,000 | $95,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 28 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Parlier8%
Fresno19%
Reedley4%
Sanger4%
Kingsburg4%
15 mi
median commute distance
1,752
jobs based in Parlier
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 55% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Parlier, expect mild winters and hot summers
The Fresno Yosemite Intl Ap weather station, 15 miles away, records that about 113 days a year reach 90°, more than in 97% of U.S. towns. July afternoons average 98.2°, hotter than in 99% of U.S. towns; January nights average 39.3°.
Parlier has mild winters and hot summers, with very little rain. Snow is almost unheard of.
98°summer high
| Parlier | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| July high | 98°F | 89°F | 85°F |
| January low | 39°F | 41°F | 22°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter40–59°
Spring49–76°
Summer64–96°
Fall52–80°
+2.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
98°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
#557for trails in CA
| Parlier | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.4 miles per square mile | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 2.3% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
2.3%
conserved · 36 of 1,609 acres
1.1 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Earl Ruth Park | 0.3 mi | 7 |
| 2. City Heritage Park | 0.2 mi | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C
Parlier faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
FEMA rates its natural-hazard risk lower than 89% of California towns, with expected losses of about $41 per resident a year; that rating is what its C for hazard risk is built on.
58risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakes
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 18 attractions →Sequoia National Park and 11 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Parlier. Close and well known come first.
Big draw35 mi National ParkSequoia National Park1.4M visitors a year
39 mi LakeTulare Lake
32 mi National ParkKings Canyon National Park780K visitors a year
19 mi Stadium & arenaValley Children's Stadium
23 mi MuseumForestiere Underground Gardens
18 mi Stadium & arenaSave Mart CenterSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Sequoia National Park: Alberto Carrasco Casado, CC BY 2.0 · Tulare Lake: Trace Fleeman Garcia, CC0 · Kings Canyon National Park: NileGuide.com (Josh Steinitz), CC BY 2.0 · Valley Children's Stadium: Emedina00, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Forestiere Underground Gardens: R&sbwn, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Save Mart Center: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Parlier
20pages on Parlier
The big questions
SchoolsCBehind 75% of CA districts · 7 schoolsSafetyC−5.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthD−Better than CA on 1 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC+$330K typical home · up 4.7% in a yearWork & commuteD$52K median household income · 1,752 jobs hereNatural hazardsCFEMA risk higher than 58% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Parlier
Reedley CollegeCommunity college · Public · Reedley4.7 mi$1,334 in-state tuitionFresno Pacific UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Fresno13.4 mi$36,660 tuition
About 9 of every 100 Parlier residents are enrolled in college, about the same as California.
Famous people from Parlier
4 notable people were born in Parlier.
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About Parlier
City in California, United States
Parlier is a city in Fresno County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 14,576, up from 14,494 in 2010. The city has one of the state's highest percentage of Latinos, a large majority of whom are seasonal migrant laborers who arrive and temporarily work in the area's agricultural sector. Parlier is located 5.5 miles (9 km) east-northeast of Selma, at an elevation of 344 feet (105 m).
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1921
- Area
- 2.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 344 ft
- ZIP code
- 93648
- Area code
- 559
Questions about Parlier
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Parlier, CA a good place to live?
Parlier grades D− overall, better than 2% of U.S. towns and #795 of 841 in California. It grades D− for health, C− for safety and C for schools. Health is its weak spot, with a D−.
Is Parlier, CA expensive?
That is 4.4 years of the area's median household income ($74,468 across the Fresno, CA metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.
What is Parlier, CA known for?
4 notable people were born here, including Vern Mikkelsen and Red Adams.