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Parlier, CA


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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Parlier, CA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity83
Female Share of the Population11
Senior Citizens11
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times57
Working at Home32
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Affordability of Rents810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime32
Low Violent Crime11

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