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El Nido, CA
Full City Profile · California · Merced County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
564
Population
171/sq mi density
$56,250
Median Income
$28,353 per capita
$345,500
Home Value
$393,170 Zillow
$950
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
699
Violent Crime/100K
3,225 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 0.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$345,500 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
699 violent crimes/100K (84% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$345,500
23% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
37.5%
43% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
129
Median year built: 1986
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$345,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$393,170
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
37.5%
Owner-Occupied
62.5%
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:
$950/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
22.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
27% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1986
Average age of housing stock: 40 years
Homeownership Rate
37.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $345,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $393,170 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $950 |
| 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 | 37.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 62.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 37.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 129 |
| Median Year Built | 1986 |
| Rent Burden | 22.5% |