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Los Banos, CA
Full City Profile · California · Merced County County
Los Banos, CA
At a Glance
How Los Banos Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Los Banos's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Los Banos a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Los Banos residents earn a median household income of $70,893 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,505. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% 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 Los Banos is $419,600 , 49% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $456,933. Median rent is $1,515/month, with 31.9% 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 1994.
Safety & Crime
Los Banos reports 352 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,182/100K. The murder rate is 4.9/100K.
Education
13.2% of adults in Los Banos hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 71.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Los Banos has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.