The traditional economy of Parcent relies on almond and orange farming in the surrounding area.

[3] This apparently motivated the inclusion of passages about the disease in Miró's two so-called "Oleza" novels.

It was also revealed that about 35.10% of the population of Parcent were not Spanish citizens but were in fact incomers from other countries within the European Union.

Many Europeans from other areas have built retirement or second homes in Parcent, mainly due to the sunshine and proximity to the beaches.

However, Parcent and the surrounding valley are suffering growing pains as development quickens.