City safety & data profile

ParlierCA

Parlier, CA is a 15K-resident city in Fresno County with a median household income of $52,357.

Fresno County, California. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Parlier, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Parlier has a population larger than 28% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $256,400.

Data updated 2026-07-20

15K
Population
Top 72%
By size
$52,357
Median income
$256,400
Median home
27.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Parlier

Parlier posts a median household income higher than 12% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 88%
by median income, US cities

Where Parlier income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$52,357 Bottom 12% higher than 12% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. CA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Parlier, CA beyond the headline numbers

Parlier sits inside Fresno County, California, at roughly 36.61°N, -119.53°W. Population 15,138, $52,357 median household income. Median home value $256,400, median rent $1,105. Poverty rate 27.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Parlier's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 44.8%, then physical inactivity at 43.2%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Parlier from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
15,138
Parlier
Median Income
$52,357
-23% vs avg
Median Home Value
$256,400
+13% vs avg
Median Age
26.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Fresno County) - Parlier's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
1.0M+8%
Median Income
$74,201+63%
Median Home Value
$388,800+99%
Poverty Rate
18.3%-30%
Unemployment
8.7%-40%

Economics

Economics indicators for Parlier, CA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,105/mo
Poverty Rate
27.1% +91% vs avg
Unemployment 10%
Bachelor's Degree+ 5.6%
Work From Home 0.6%
Public Transit 0.5%

Population

White 19.8%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
44.8%
Physical Inactivity
43.2%
Short Sleep Duration
38%
High Blood Pressure
31.7%
Lack of Health Insurance
29.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
21%
Frequent Physical Distress
19.4%
Diabetes
16.1%
Current Smoking
16.1%
Binge Drinking
13.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 42.9%
Annual Checkup 66.9%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.9%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.6%
Stroke
3.7%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Parlier, CA? ▼
Parlier, CA has a population of 15,138 people, located in Fresno County, California.
What is the median household income in Parlier? ▼
The median household income in Parlier, CA is $52,357 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 27.1%.
What is the median home value in Parlier? ▼
The median home value in Parlier, CA is $256,400. Median rent is $1,105/month.
What are the top health concerns in Parlier? ▼
The top health indicators in Parlier include Obesity (44.8%), Physical Inactivity (43.2%), Short Sleep Duration (38%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Parlier? ▼
The median age in Parlier, CA is 26.6 years. 5.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Parlier, CA is located in Fresno County, California. With a population of 15K and a $52,357 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and physical inactivity. Safety alerts for the Parlier area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Parlier's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Parlier area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Fresno County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.