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).

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How Parlier ranks

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#26Lowest property tax in CA #51Most affordable in CA #53Cheapest rent in CA All CA rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code93648

Area code559

Living in Parlier

Housing in Parlier

$331K▲ 5% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Parlier home is worth about $331,000, up 5% in a year, 57% below the California typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Parlier

C⁻

Safety Grade C-

Parlier reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 83% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000

Parlier 5.8

California 4.3

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Parlier 7.2

California 18.2

U.S. 15.5

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Work & commute in Parlier

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Most working residents leave Parlier for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Fresno (19%), Reedley (4%) and Sanger (4%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Fresno

19%

Reedley

Sanger

Kingsburg

8%Work in townlive and work in Parlier 15 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 1,752Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Parlier

D⁻

Health Grade D−

Healthier than 5% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with California

1better than CA·22worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 9 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 6▼ 5 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 7▼ 0 close Mind 3▼ 2 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

3.6%Fewer adults who have had cancerCA 6.4% · better 29.2%More uninsured adultsCA 10.6% · worse

Care nearby

Community Regional Medical CenterFresno · 16.2 mi · ER

United Health Centers Parlier ManningParlier · 1.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Parlier · CMS · HRSAHealth in Parlier →

Natural hazards in Parlier

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes

0Does Parlier flood?no paid flood claims on record 2Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Parlier

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Parlier →

Climate in Parlier

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Parlier has mild winters and hot summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 98°, a January night drops to 39°, and snow is almost unheard of.

59° / 40°Winter

76° / 49°Spring

96° / 64°Summer

80° / 52°Fall

How much snow does Parlier get?Almost none.Rain & snow →Does it ever freeze?In about 85% of years.Frost →Is it warmer than it used to be?+2.0° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in Parlier

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C⁻

School Grade C-

The public schools Parlier’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 76% of California’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

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DistrictParlier UnifiedSchools7

Cesar E Chavez Elementary DElementary · Grades K–6 · 439 students John C Martinez Elementary C-Elementary · Grades K–6 · 434 students S Ben Benavidez Elementary C-Elementary · Grades K–6 · 409 students Mathew J Brletic Elementary DElementary · Grades K–6 · 407 students Parlier Junior High C-Middle · Grades 7–8 · 566 students Parlier High CHigh · Grades 9–12 · 901 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within CA. Ratings are from neighbors.