About Parlier city, California
Parlier is a city in Fresno County, California. The population was 14,494 at the 2010 census. Parlier’s economy is based on agriculture; the top five crops in the area are grapes, cotton, almonds, oranges, and peaches. The city is home to Sierra View District Hospital, as well as numerous schools and parks.
Parlier has a long history of agriculture; the first recorded grapevine in the area was planted in 1852. Parlier was originally settled by Basque and Swiss immigrants, who came to the area to work in the vineyards and farms. In recent years, the city has seen a surge in Latino immigrants, who now make up the majority of the population.
The city of Parlier is located in the Central Valley of California, about 30 miles southeast of Fresno. The climate is hot and dry in the summer, and mild to cool in the winter. precipitation is low, averaging only about 8 inches per year.