What are the schools like in Parlier, CA?

Parlier is served primarily by Parlier Unified. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.4:1.

What is the median household income in Parlier?

The median household income in Parlier, CA is $50,026 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.9%.

What is the weather like in Parlier, CA?

Parlier has an average high temperature of 61.0°F in January and 101.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.8 inches.

Parlier, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Parlier, CA affordable or expensive?

Parlier's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Parlier is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $216,200 and the median rent is $976 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Parlier, CA?

Parlier has a violent crime rate of 897.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 966.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Parlier, CA a Good Place to Live?

Parlier is a small city of 14,625 in California, with a median household income of $50,026 and a 6.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Parlier stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Parlier is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Parlier city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 101.2

Parlier's overall cost of living index is 101.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Parlier costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Parlier, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$216,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$976	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	47.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,026	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Parlier's violent crime rate is 897.3 per 100,000 residents — 136% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

897.3 /100k

Property Crime

966.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Parlier is served primarily by Parlier Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Parlier, CA	National Avg
School District	Parlier Unified	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	4.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	52.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Parlier sees average highs of 61.0°F in January and 101.9°F in July, with 11.8 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Parlier, CA
Average High — January	61.0°F
Average High — July	101.9°F
Annual Precipitation	11.8"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Parlier, CA	National Avg
Population	14,625	—
Median Age	28.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	49.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	49.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	32.4%	22.2%
65 and over	8.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Parlier

Parlier, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

93648

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Parlier, CA affordable or expensive?

Parlier's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Parlier roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $216,200 and median rent is $976/month.

What is the crime rate in Parlier, CA?

Parlier's violent crime rate is 897.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 966.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Parlier?

Public schools in Parlier are operated by Parlier Unified. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.4:1. 4.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Parlier, CA a good place to live?

Parlier, CA has a population of 14,625, a median household income of $50,026, and an unemployment rate of 6.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Parlier?

Parlier averages 61.0°F in January and 101.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.8 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Parlier?

Parlier, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 93648.

What is the population of Parlier?

The population of Parlier, California is 14,625 with a median age of 28.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Parlier?

Key numbers for living in Parlier: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $216,200, median household income $50,026, crime index 160 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Parlier side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.