At a Glance
Median Income
$76,862
$26,670 per capita
Home Value
$397,200
Zillow: $450,454
Median Rent
$1,584/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
395/100K
1,875/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
74.3% high school+
Unemployment
10.4%
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
14.8% smoking rate
How Ceres Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ceres's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ceres a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ceres residents earn a median household income of $76,862 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,670. The unemployment rate stands at 10.4% (189% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,584 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ceres is $397,200 , 41% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $450,454. Median rent is $1,584/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Ceres reports 395 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 4% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,875/100K. The murder rate is 4.2/100K.
Education
13.0% of adults in Ceres hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
74.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ceres has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population48,918
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density5,149/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born27.7%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$76,862
Per Capita$26,670
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$13,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
Housing
B+
Home Value$397,200
Rent$1,584
Ownership63.7%
Zillow$450,454
Housing Units13,979
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent395/100K
Property1,875/100K
Murder4.2/100K
Assault231/100K
Burglary150/100K
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking14.8%
Premature Death8,849/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain12.3 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation89 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+74.3%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute34 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Ceres was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
27.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.