At a Glance
Median Income
$55,395
$17,215 per capita
Home Value
$259,600
Zillow: $418,660
Median Rent
$1,355/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
54.0% high school+
Unemployment
20.2%
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
17.0% smoking rate
How Parksdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Parksdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Parksdale a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Parksdale residents earn a median household income of $55,395 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,215. The unemployment rate stands at 20.2% (461% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,638 business establishments, including 241 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Parksdale is $259,600 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $418,660. Median rent is $1,355/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
7.8% of adults in Parksdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
54.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Parksdale has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population2,980
Median Age26.5 yrs
Density1,713/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born26.7%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$55,395
Per Capita$17,215
Unemployment20.2%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$8,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,078
Housing
A
Home Value$259,600
Rent$1,355
Ownership60.9%
Zillow$418,660
Housing Units687
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes16.9%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death8,648/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain10.8 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation277 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+54.0%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score3.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations25
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Parksdale was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
26.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 241 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 41 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.