Parlier, CA

Parlier, California

Introduction to Parlier, California

Parlier, California is 16 miles SE of Fresno, California. It is in Fresno County. The city is part of the Fresno metro area. The population of Parlier is 11,145.

Parlier History

I. N. Parlier and his family migrated to the present day Parlier in 1876. In fact, the city derived its name from the French ancestry of this family, DeParlier. The General Store, Post Office and Trading Post of the family became the center of town. The City of Parlier was incorporated in 1921.

Parlier and nearby Attractions

• Duncan Water Gardens
• Arts Sake Picture Framing
• Asian Village
• Will Portis Gallery Studio
• Lisa's Mane Attraction

Things To Do In Parlier

The City of Parlier features an array of recreational facilities including hunting, camping, fishing, boating and hiking along the Kings River. There are several other lakes and rivers near the city. The Sierra Nevada mountain range lies within a close proximity. At the Sierra Summit and Millerton Lake you can also enjoy snow and water skiing, depending on the season. The city is also home to a number of parks and golf courts.

Parlier Transportation

The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International Airport.

Parlier Higher Education

The nearby college is Reedley College.

High Points

Parlier strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 3%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 8%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Parlier, CA

Comparing Parlier to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Parlier Almanac

Parlier Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Parlier Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Parlier High Schools (2004)

PARLIER HIGH
601 THIRD ST.
559-646-3571
A Title I school.
Serves 834 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

SAN JOAQUIN VLLY HIGH (CONT.)
900 NEWMARK AVE.
559-646-2723
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 61 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Parlier Colleges

(List of All California Colleges)

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