Parlier, CA: Local News, Events & Neighbors

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

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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

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Health in Parlier

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 →

Schools in Parlier

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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.