Dos Palos, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
5,757 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,556 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$285,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$478 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$797 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Merced County
6
Merced Metro Area
6
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Merced County
6
Merced Metro Area
6
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 47
Feb 2 0 52
Mar 2 0 56
Apr 1 0 60
May 0 0 67
Jun 0 0 73
Jul 0 0 78
Aug 0 0 77
Sep 0 0 73
Oct 1 0 65
Nov 1 0 54
Dec 2 0 47

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 45%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 13, CA State Senate District 14, CA Assembly District 27, CA
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Schools

Bernhard Marks Elementary
<1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Dos Palos High
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Sierra College of Beauty
24 miles, NE • 1 star
Milan Institute-Merced
25 miles, NE • 1 star
Merced College
26 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Memorial Hospital Los Banos
14 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Mercy Medical Center
26 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Madera Community Hospital
33 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Emanuel Medical Center
38 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Airports

Fresno Yosemite International Airport
53 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
71 miles, N • 1 star
Monterey Regional Airport
72 miles, W • 1 star
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