Los Banos, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
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
46,776 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,893 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
53 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$419,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$638 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,264 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.9% 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 66
Jun 0 0 72
Jul 0 0 77
Aug 0 0 76
Sep 0 0 73
Oct 1 0 65
Nov 1 0 54
Dec 2 0 46

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (50%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 39%
Hillary Clinton 56%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

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

RM Miano Elementary
<1 miles, NE • 2.3 star
San Luis High (Continuation)
<1 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Sierra College of Beauty
25 miles, E • 1 star
Milan Institute-Merced
27 miles, E • 1 star
Merced College
28 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Memorial Hospital Los Banos
1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Mercy Medical Center
28 miles, E • 1.4 star
Emanuel Medical Center
31 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital
34 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Stockton Metropolitan Airport
61 miles, N • 1 star
Monterey Regional Airport
64 miles, W • 1 star
Fresno Yosemite International Airport
65 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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