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Merced, CA
B
Population: 85,993
Home Price: $268,600
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Overview
Merced is a midsize city in the state of California with a population of 85,993. Merced has a dry summer and wet winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
27.3 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Dry Summer and Wet Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Merced, CA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Merced
California
United States
Per Capita Income
$22,520
$40,496
$32,693
Median Household Income
$52,305
$85,209
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
11.9%
7.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
20.9%
10.1%
10.5%
Age
Merced
California
United States
Median Age
29.6
42.6
42.3
Gender
Merced
California
United States
Male
49.7%
50.4%
49.8%
Female
50.3%
49.6%
50.2%
Race
Merced
California
United States
White
45.5%
68.5%
80.3%
Black or African American
4.5%
2.6%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
1.7%
1.6%
2.7%
Asian
11.2%
6.6%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.3%
0.2%
Other Race
28.7%
11.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
8.4%
9.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Merced
California
United States
Median Home Price
$268,600
$544,352
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$941
$1,406
$801
Family Households
39.9%
39.9%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
31.7%
31.7%
26.2%
Homeowners
41.9%
66.3%
72.9%
Renters
58.1%
33.7%
27.1%
Education
Merced
California
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
11.7%
7.2%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
24.5%
24.5%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
23.7%
23.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.4%
8.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
10.8%
17.5%
15.0%
Proficiency
Merced
California
United States
Mathematics
26.4%
39.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
40.3%
49.7%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Merced
California
United States
Murder
6.0
3.1
3.0
Rape
40.5
35.7
38.0
Robbery
122.8
161.8
40.7
Assault
474.6
277.9
188.5
Property Crime
Merced
California
United States
Burglary
472.2
837.2
336.1
Theft
1716.1
3069.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
604.6
588.1
167.1
Arson
83.5
36.6
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Merced, CA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
chinese food
fast food chains
whole foods
style pizza
bagels
ingredients
tacos
restaurant
chef
cheese
pizza
preworkouts
panda express
sushi
burgers
pie
fried chicken
meat
cooking
vegan
good foodwine great famfriends
high school football
video games
football
health fitness
basketball
volleyball
nba
soccer
baseball
athletics
classic rock
philly sports
combat sports
athletic training
gaming
hnu
softball
pop culture
recruiting
inspired by
pfp
digital art
cover art
creative writing
character design
painting
nature
drawing
album covers
photography
fashion
arts education
visual
spirituality philosophy
creative
nft
literature
commissions closed
comic
spending time
nerdy things
video games
adventures
health fitness
playing guitar
books
side hustle
enthusiasts
collector
photography
tv shows
horror movies
nerdy
gaming
pokemon cards
anime
camping
varied interests
fitness
ent
family friendly
special events
sports
photography
fashion
tv shows
recreation
classic rock
arts education
gaming
low budget
lifestyle
creative
tv
pop culture
hub
promos
rockmusic
kanopy
summer
family friendly
space
special events
sports
nature
wakeboarding
sand volleyball
photography
recreation department
wake surfing
natural light
waterskiing
mountain
watersports
camping
backcountry
arts
pool
mountains
whole foods
gift cards
car wash
costco
restaurant
self checkout
starbucks
candles
ebay
gas station
amazon
jewelry
cleaning supplies
publix
toys
auctions
hooters
browsing
takeout
walmart
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