Le Grand, CA

Full City Profile · California · Merced County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,773 Population 1,555/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $19,620 per capita
$245,200 Home Value $339,749 Zillow
$864 Median Rent 25.4% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 11.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$245,200 home value, $864/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Le Grand, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,750
28% below
$19,620 per capita
Home Value
$245,200
13% below
Zillow: $339,749
Median Rent
$864/mo
26% below
25.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
68% below
59.5% high school+
Unemployment
11.1%
208% above
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Le Grand Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
87%
Rent
74%
Poverty
99%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
308%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Le Grand a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Le Grand residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,620. The unemployment rate stands at 11.1% (208% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% 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 Le Grand is $245,200 , 13% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $339,749. Median rent is $864/month, with 25.4% 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 1978.

Education

10.7% of adults in Le Grand hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 59.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Le Grand has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population1,773
Median Age30.5 yrs
Density1,555/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Foreign Born25.9%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$19,620
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$13,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057

Housing

A
Home Value$245,200
Rent$864
Ownership65.1%
Zillow$339,749
Housing Units520
Rent Burden25.4%

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes15.6%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death8,849/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation251 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+59.5%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute34 min
Broadband76.8%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Le Grand was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
25.9% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.