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Dos Palos, CA
Full City Profile · California · Merced County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
5,757
Population
4,264/sq mi density
$50,556
Median Income
$23,385 per capita
$285,300
Home Value
$356,395 Zillow
$1,182
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
1,144
Violent Crime/100K
3,021 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,556 median income, 6.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$285,300 home value, $1,182/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,144 violent crimes/100K (201% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$285,300
1% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,182/mo
2% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
56.2%
14% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,798
Median year built: 1973
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$285,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$356,395
Median Sale Price
$280,000
Median List Price
$350,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
56.2%
Owner-Occupied
43.8%
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:
$1,182/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
182 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
42.9%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$213
Active Inventory
7
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1973
Average age of housing stock: 53 years
Homeownership Rate
56.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $285,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $356,395 |
| Median Sale Price | $280,000 |
| Median List Price | $350,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $213 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,182 |
| 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 | 182 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 42.9% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 7 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $213 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 56.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 43.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,798 |
| Median Year Built | 1973 |
| Rent Burden | 29.0% |