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Ceres, CA
Full City Profile · California · Merced County County
Ceres, CA
At a Glance
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)
Is Ceres a Good Place to Live?
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 6.4% (78% 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 $447,681. 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 425 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,357/100K. The murder rate is 2.0/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.