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Ceres, CA
Full City Profile · California · Merced County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
48,918
Population
5,149/sq mi density
$76,862
Median Income
$26,670 per capita
$397,200
Home Value
$447,681 Zillow
$1,584
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
425
Violent Crime/100K
2,357 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$76,862 median income, 6.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$397,200 home value, $1,584/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
425 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$397,200
41% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,584/mo
36% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
63.7%
3% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
13,979
Median year built: 1986
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$397,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$447,681
Median Sale Price
$440,000
Median List Price
$457,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
63.7%
Owner-Occupied
36.3%
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:
$1,584/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,985/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
14 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
18
Price Drops
23.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$318
Active Inventory
26
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1986
Average age of housing stock: 40 years
Homeownership Rate
63.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $397,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $447,681 |
| Median Sale Price | $440,000 |
| Median List Price | $457,950 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $318 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,584 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,985 |
| 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
| Days on Market | 14 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 23.1% |
| Homes Sold | 18 |
| Active Inventory | 26 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $318 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 63.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 13,979 |
| Median Year Built | 1986 |
| Rent Burden | 30.0% |