Merced County, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
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
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
285,597 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,044 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$368,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$586 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,062 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.3% 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 Metro Area
6
California
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Merced Metro Area
6
California
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 45
Feb 2 0 49
Mar 2 0 53
Apr 1 0 57
May 0 0 64
Jun 0 0 71
Jul 0 0 76
Aug 0 0 75
Sep 0 0 71
Oct 1 0 63
Nov 1 0 52
Dec 2 0 45

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 41%
Hillary Clinton 53%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Pacheco High
10 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Principal
11 miles, N • 1.9 star
Los Banos Junior High
11 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Sierra College of Beauty
15 miles, E • 1 star
Milan Institute-Merced
16 miles, E • 1 star
Merced College
17 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Memorial Hospital Los Banos
12 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Mercy Medical Center
17 miles, E • 1.4 star
Emanuel Medical Center
23 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Airports

Stockton Metropolitan Airport
56 miles, N • 1 star
Fresno Yosemite International Airport
62 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Monterey Regional Airport
75 miles, W • 1 star
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