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Cowan, CA
Full City Profile · California · Merced County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
497
Population
3,550/sq mi density
$80,101
Median Income
$28,095 per capita
63°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
309
Violent Crime/100K
3,377 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,101 median income, 1.5% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
309 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Homeownership Rate
63.6%
3% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
100
Median year built: 1977
Ownership vs. Renting
63.6%
Owner-Occupied
36.4%
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
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1977
Average age of housing stock: 49 years
Homeownership Rate
63.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $447,681 |
Rent
| 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 | 63.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 100 |
| Median Year Built | 1977 |
| Rent Burden | 29.0% |