Located about 20 miles from Fresno in the heart of the fertile San Joaquin Valley, the small rural city of Parlier is deeply rooted in agriculture. This is the site of the San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center, a U.S. Department of Agriculture research facility, and most of the city's 15,000 residents are skilled farmworkers and/or seasonal migrant laborers. Parlier's home prices are comparatively low for the area, attracting both investors and first-time buyers.
Farming is the number one economic activity in the Parlier area.
Parlier is a small city in the San Joaquin Valley.
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Comparatively low home prices attract first-time buyers
Parlier's median home price is about $340,000, lower than Fresno's roughly $395,000 nearby Clovis' $510,000. Parlier’s residential suburban streets are mostly lined with single-story midcentury ranch-style homes and 1920s bungalows. Brand-new builds can be found in developing subdivisions on the outskirts of the city. Homes here tend to sell quickly, generally within a month.
There are several developments of new homes in the Parlier area.
An older home with stone arch entry in Parlier.
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City Heritage Park fills the gap in Parlier's limited outdoor recreation
In 2020, the city of Parlier received a state grant of over $2.6 million for the construction of City Heritage Park. This roughly 3-acre park offers a playground and a soccer field, as well as a splash pad and shaded picnic areas. Youth baseball leagues regularly play on the fields at Veterans Park.
Parlier's City Heritage Park is a great place to bring the family.
Enjoy a baseball game at Veterans Park in Parlier.
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Mom and pop Mexican eateries, Mexican supermarkets and a downtown in progress
The city has recently begun efforts to revitalize its small, scruffy downtown, rehabbing facades of buildings that house a few businesses and casual eateries, and beautifying the streetscape. Authentic, locally owned Mexican restaurants can be found throughout the city, and several fast-food chains line Manning Avenue, a major local thoroughfare. While Parlier lacks retail shopping, it’s home to a Dollar General, as well as several local supermarkets and Mexican grocery stores.
Try some tacos for lunch at Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant in Parlier.
There are several large shopping centers available in Parlier.
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Dual enrollment with Reedley College at Parlier High School
The Parlier Unified School District serves roughly 3,500 students across its high school, junior high school and four elementary schools, and earns an overall D-plus rating from Niche. The C-rated Parlier High School offers a variety of hands-on career courses and enables students to earn dual enrollment credits through a partnership with Reedley College.
Parlier High School is located in Parlier California.
Parlier Junior High School serves grades 7-8 in Parlier.
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Risk of wildfires, hot temperatures and air quality issues
While winters here are generally mild, summer can bring sweltering hot temperatures that regularly exceed 100 degrees. The area only sees about 10 inches of rain each year, putting Parlier at high risk of damage from wildfires fueled by dry vegetation.
Parlier and the entire Central Valley often experience poor air quality, as pollutants easily become trapped here by the surrounding mountain ranges, and can linger for weeks at a time. Pollutants include airborne pesticides from area farms, diesel emissions from vehicles transporting crops, and sometimes, wildfire smoke.
Increasing rates of violent crime, falling rates of property crime
According to the most recent data from the California Department of Justice, 2023 saw 121 reported incidents of violent crime, the highest number in the previous 10 years. Reported incidents of local property crime, on the other hand, have been steadily decreasing over the past decade. Parlier has an active police force that patrols the city, and the Cops Building Bridges program works to proactively prevent crime through community outreach and early intervention programs for at-risk youth.
Fresno County Rural Transit Agency buses help residents feel more connected
Parlier is about 8 miles east of Golden State Highway, which leads about 12 miles to downtown Fresno. Fresno County Rural Transit Agency buses stop in Parlier and travel throughout the Fresno metro area. There are a couple of United Health Centers medical clinics in Parlier, and the closest hospital is Adventist Health Selma, about 7 miles away. Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is about 15 miles away, with nonstop flights to several cities in the U.S. ad Mexico.
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