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Ballico, CA
Full City Profile · California · Merced County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
538
Population
178/sq mi density
$163,500
Median Income
$57,304 per capita
$502,400
Home Value
$801,833 Zillow
$1,115
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
365
Violent Crime/100K
1,790 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$163,500 median income, 15.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$502,400 home value, $1,115/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
365 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$502,400
78% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,115/mo
4% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
74.4%
14% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
183
Median year built: 1965
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$502,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$801,833
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
74.4%
Owner-Occupied
25.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,115/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
51.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
65% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1965
Average age of housing stock: 61 years
Homeownership Rate
74.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $502,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $801,833 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,115 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 74.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 25.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 74.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 183 |
| Median Year Built | 1965 |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |