Dos Palos Y, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 3/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
230 332.4M (US)
Median Age
55.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$36,406 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$485,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$897 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$534 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
33.9% 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 leans blue, with 53% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 4%

Schools

Dos Palos High
4 miles, S 2.8 star
Bernhard Marks Elementary
5 miles, S 1.4 star

Colleges

Sierra College of Beauty
20 miles, NE 1 star
Milan Institute-Merced
21 miles, NE 1 star
Merced College
22 miles, NE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Memorial Hospital Los Banos
12 miles, NW 3.2 star
Mercy Medical Center
22 miles, NE 1.4 star
Madera Community Hospital
34 miles, SE 1.4 star
Emanuel Medical Center
34 miles, N 1.4 star

Airports

Fresno Yosemite International Airport
54 miles, SE 1.4 star
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
67 miles, N 1 star
Monterey Regional Airport
74 miles, W 1 star