Denair, CA

Full City Profile · California · Merced County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
5,085 Population 3,101/sq mi density
$97,468 Median Income $34,628 per capita
$407,800 Home Value $557,356 Zillow
$1,372 Median Rent 22.0% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$97,468 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$407,800 home value, $1,372/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Denair, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$97,468
30% above
$34,628 per capita
Home Value
$407,800
45% above
Zillow: $557,356
Median Rent
$1,372/mo
18% above
22.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
43% below
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
131% above
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
6% above
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Denair Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Denair's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
130%
Home Value
145%
Rent
118%
Poverty
102%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
231%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Denair a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Denair residents earn a median household income of $97,468 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,628. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% 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 Denair is $407,800 , 45% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $557,356. Median rent is $1,372/month, with 22.0% 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 1977.

Education

19.2% of adults in Denair hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Denair has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population5,085
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density3,101/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born9.4%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$97,468
Per Capita$34,628
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$13,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057

Housing

A
Home Value$407,800
Rent$1,372
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$557,356
Housing Units1,551
Rent Burden22.0%

Health

Obesity33.9%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,849/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain12.4 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation122 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute37 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Denair was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.