Parlier, CA

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.

The People and Families of Parlier

In Parlier, about 44% of adults are married. Parlier, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the city is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Parlier.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Parlier had a median family income of $24,275.

Political Inclinations

Among Parlier political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,000. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Parlier Housing

Of the housing in Parlier, approximately 59% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Parlier offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in the city are lower than most places in California. Property taxes in Parlier are low by California standards.

Commuting

In Parlier, 93% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

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)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Parlier residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

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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