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Living in Parlier, CA
Explore Parlier and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match5.7 / 10
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Parlier at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population14,507
Median Household Income$52,357
Median Home Value$256,400
Median Gross Rent$1,105
Median Age26.6
Average Household Size4.0
Unemployment10.0%
Work From Home0.6%
Homeownership45.9%
Housing Vacancy6.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Parlier is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Unemployment is elevated enough that job location and industry-specific opportunities deserve closer review.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Parlier and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
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Housing & Cost of Living in Parlier
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$256,400
Median Gross Rent$1,105
Homeownership45.9%
Housing Vacancy6.5%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Parlier, CA
Median Household Income$52,357
Unemployment10.0%
Work From Home0.6%
The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Parlier and how households are structured
Population14,507
Median Age26.6
Average Household Size4.0
Parlier is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Parlier
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Parlier point to very hot summers, cool winters, a relatively dry annual rainfall pattern and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High101.9°F
Average Winter Low38.1°F
Annual Rainfall11.8 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Parlier
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring should generally favor outdoor activity, although a relatively dry annual pattern makes water use, landscaping and local drought conditions worth noticing.
Summer
Very hot summer conditions can materially affect daily routines, cooling costs, vehicles, pets and outdoor activity. A summer visit is especially valuable before committing to a move.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Parlier is located in Fresno County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Fresno County.
County Intelligence
Parlier & Fresno County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Parlier is located in Fresno County, California.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Parlier.
Current NarrowTheList data for Parlier shows a population of about 14,507. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Fresno County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Parlier.
For someone considering a move to Parlier, the available data currently points to employment conditions that make job-specific research important. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
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