University of California-Merced, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
886 332.4M (US)
Median Age
19.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,141 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
12 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
73.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$383,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$636 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,011 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 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 4 1 46
Feb 3 1 50
Mar 3 1 54
Apr 1 0 59
May 1 0 66
Jun 0 0 72
Jul 0 0 78
Aug 0 0 76
Sep 0 0 72
Oct 1 0 64
Nov 2 0 52
Dec 3 0 46

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (54%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 32%
Hillary Clinton 59%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

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

El Capitan High
3 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Herbert H Cruickshank Middle
3 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Merced College
4 miles, W • 1.4 star
Milan Institute-Merced
4 miles, W • 1 star
Sierra College of Beauty
6 miles, W • 1 star
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Hospitals

Mercy Medical Center
3 miles, W • 1.4 star
Emanuel Medical Center
25 miles, NW • 1.4 star
John C Fremont Healthcare District
26 miles, E • 3.2 star
Memorial Hospital Los Banos
32 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Stockton Metropolitan Airport
58 miles, NW • 1 star
Mammoth Yosemite Airport
88 miles, E • 1 star
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