Merced, CA

California · Merced County · Merced Metro

Merced is a mid-size city in California with a population of 89,766. Residents earn $59,938 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

89,766 Population 3,861/sq mi density

$59,938 Median Income $26,140 per capita

$347,700 Home Value $393,170 Zillow

$1,293 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent

63°F Avg Temperature 327 sunny days/yr

644 Violent Crime/100K 2,793 property/100K

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$59,938 median income, 7.6% unemployment

Affordability

3.4 / 5.0

$347,700 home value, $1,293/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

644 violent crimes/100K (69% above avg)

Education

2.4 / 5.0

18.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $59,938

20% lower than US avg

Home Value $347,700

23% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 644/100K

69% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 18.0%

47% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,293

11% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 34.6%

8% higher than US avg

Unemployment 7.6%

111% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 18.6%

50% higher than US avg

How Merced Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population89,766

Median Age29.8 yrs

Density3,861/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 32%

Veterans4.0%

Economy

C+

Median Income$59,938

Per Capita$26,140

Unemployment7.6%

Poverty18.6%

County GDP$13,282M

Commute27 min

Housing

Home Value$347,700

Rent$1,293

Ownership44.4%

Zillow$393,170

Housing Units28,767

Rent Burden32.0%

Crime

Violent644/100K

Property2,793/100K

Murder6.0/100K

Assault475/100K

Burglary472/100K

Health

Obesity34.6%

Uninsured17.1%

Smoking15.2%

Depression21.9%

Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)

AQI52 (Moderate)

Rain26.7 in/yr

Sunny Days327/yr

Elevation187 ft (57 m)

Education

Bachelor's+18.0%

High School+77.2%

Graduate+6.0%

School Score3.99

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%

Commute27 min

Broadband93.6%

EV Stations15

Libraries13

Is Merced a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Merced receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Merced has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Merced is $59,938, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 18.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Merced is $347,700, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,293 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

With 644 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern / this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,793 per 100,000, 42% above the national average.

Education

18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.2% have completed high school. School test scores average 4/10, below typical benchmarks.

Climate & Weather

Merced enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. With 327 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 26.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Merced has a population of 89,766 with a density of 3,861 people per square mile, spread across 23.2 square miles. The median age is 29.8 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.6% female and 49.4% male. The city is predominantly White (31.7%), with 2.5% Hispanic, 4.9% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 51.7% of residents, while 48.3% speak Spanish. 4.0% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 13.5% of residents have a disability. 91.1% have health insurance coverage.

Population

89,766

Total Population

3,861

People / sq mi

29.8yrs

Median Age

23% below US avg

23.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%

Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Merced vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 51.7%

34% below US avg

Spanish 48.3%

260% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Merced vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Merced is $59,938, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,140 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,057, 26% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 8,584 business establishments, including 403 restaurants. The cost of living index is 110.7, slightly above the national baseline of 100. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes. 7.9% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Merced vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$59,938
	20% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$26,140
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,057
IRS Avg AGI	$57,281
Gini Index	0.458 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	7.6%
	111% above US avg
Poverty Rate	18.6%
	50% above US avg
Establishments (County)	8,584
County GDP	$13,282M

Business (County)

Restaurants	403
Healthcare	479
Retail	547
Manufacturing	116

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,616
	32% above US avg
Cost of Living	110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.33%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	26.9 min
Drive Alone	75.4%
Public Transit	0.8%
Work from Home	7.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Merced is $347,700, 23% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $393,170, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 99.1% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $1,293 (11% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,213 for a one-bedroom to $1,503 for a two-bedroom apartment. 44.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 28,767 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1982. The average annual property tax is $4,616 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 32.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$347,700
	23% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$393,170
Median List Price	$416,990

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$416,990
$/Sq Ft	$258
Homes Sold	72
Sale-to-List Ratio	99.1%
Price Drops	37.3%
Inventory	204

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,293
	11% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,829
Rent Burden	32.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,116
1 Bedroom	$1,213
2 Bedrooms	$1,503
3 Bedrooms	$2,067
4 Bedrooms	$2,503

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	44.4%
Owner-Occupied	44.4%
Renter-Occupied	55.6%
Housing Units	28,767
Median Year Built	1982

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,616
	32% above US avg
Effective Rate	1.33%

In Merced, 34.6% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 13.7% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 6.4% of residents. 32.7% have high blood pressure. 15.2% are current smokers. 15.3% report binge drinking. 33.8% are physically inactive, above the national average. 21.9% report depression. 19.2% experience frequent mental distress. 17.1% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,387. The dentist ratio is 1:2,148. 78.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.1 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-21)

PM2.5

5.0

μg/m³

Fine particulate

PM10

18.3

μg/m³

Coarse particulate

NO₂

1.1

μg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide

O₃

124.0

μg/m³

Ozone

SO₂

0.5

μg/m³

Sulphur dioxide

179.0

μg/m³

Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Merced vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	34.6%
	8% above US avg
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart Disease	6.4%
High Blood Pressure	32.7%
Asthma	10.1%
COPD	6.6%
Cancer	5.5%
Stroke	3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.2%
	9% above US avg
Binge Drinking	15.3%
Physical Inactivity	33.8%
Depression	21.9%
Mental Distress	19.2%
Physical Distress	16.5%
Short Sleep	39.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	91.1%
Uninsured	17.1%
	99% above US avg
Primary Care	1:2,387
Dentists	1:2,148
Mental Health	1:398
Checkup Rate	70.2%
Dental Visits	52.0%
Premature Death	8,849/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.1/10
Exercise Access	78.3%
Healthcare Facilities	479

Merced has a violent crime rate of 644 per 100,000 residents, 69% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 474.6 per 100,000, robbery at 122.8, rape at 40.6. The murder rate is 6.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,793 per 100,000, 42% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,716, burglary at 472, vehicle theft at 605 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 62 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Merced receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Merced vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	644.0/100K
	69% above US avg
Murder	6.0/100K
	5% below US avg
Rape	40.6/100K
Robbery	122.8/100K
Assault	474.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	2,793.0/100K
	42% above US avg
Burglary	472.3/100K
Theft	1,716.1/100K
Vehicle Theft	604.6/100K
Arson	83.5/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	62
Traffic Accidents	2,981
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Merced enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 327 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52. 46% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)

Annual Average	62.7°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	47°F (8°C)
July Average	85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days	327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	187 ft (57 m)
Area	23.2 sq mi (60.2 km²)
Population Density	3,861/sq mi
Coordinates	37.3057°N, 120.4779°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Merced County County
Nearest Airport	Merced Yosemite Regional (MCE) 1 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.7"

30% below US avg

Snowfall 2.3"

Wettest Month (Jan) 2.28"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median	52.0
Rating	Moderate
Good Days %	45.9%
Unhealthy Days	35

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0467 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)	10.3 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	9.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	96.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	61.7 / 100
Community Resilience	7.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively High
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively High
Drought	Very High
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Very Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6,571 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 24, 2025.

Oct 24, 1990	3 km NE of Mono City, California	M5.8	146 km
May 15, 1999	9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California	M5.5	149 km
Apr 18, 1990	5 km NNW of Aromas, California	M5.4	113 km
Oct 21, 2012	24 km NE of San Lucas, California	M5.3	116 km
Aug 12, 1998	10 km SW of Ridgemark, California	M5.1	107 km
Apr 18, 1990	4 km E of Interlaken, California	M5.1	114 km
Jan 16, 1993	9 km E of Gilroy, California	M4.9	93 km
Apr 18, 1990	4 km NNW of Aromas, California	M4.9	113 km
May 14, 2002	5 km SSW of Gilroy, California	M4.9	106 km
Apr 19, 1996	2 km E of Aromas, California	M4.9	111 km
Apr 23, 1995	22 km NNE of Soledad, California	M4.9	101 km
Nov 30, 1997	2 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California	M4.9	140 km
Sep 30, 2004	13 km NW of Parkfield, California	M4.9	147 km
Nov 22, 1997	3 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California	M4.9	141 km
Dec 31, 1997	9 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California	M4.8	147 km
May 15, 1999	11 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California	M4.7	147 km
Apr 18, 1990	4 km N of Aromas, California	M4.7	112 km
May 21, 1996	8 km ESE of East Foothills, California	M4.7	110 km
Aug 11, 1993	14 km ESE of Alum Rock, California	M4.7	106 km
Aug 27, 2011	21 km NE of Soledad, California	M4.6	102 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

78 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 3 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Mar 11, 1985	EF2	96 km	0
Mar 22, 1962	EF2	82 km	0
Apr 27, 1953	EF2	60 km	0
Mar 11, 2023	EF1	70 km	0
Jan 10, 2023	EF1	90 km	0
Jan 17, 2019	EF1	97 km	0
Nov 15, 2015	EF1	39 km	0
Apr 14, 2006	EF1	60 km	0
Dec 16, 2002	EF1	5 km	0
May 20, 2002	EF1	53 km	0
Feb 14, 1998	EF1	48 km	0
Dec 12, 1996	EF1	61 km	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF1	4 km	0
Jan 14, 1995	EF1	28 km	0
Feb 19, 1980	EF1	90 km	0
Mar 4, 1978	EF1	48 km	0
Mar 4, 1978	EF1	35 km	0
Mar 1, 1978	EF1	57 km	0
Apr 22, 1967	EF1	70 km	0
Apr 22, 1967	EF1	33 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.5 m (15 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1868	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	4.5 m	30	150 km
1989	N. CALIFORNIA	Earthquake	1.0 m	62	128 km
1901	MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	145 km
1865	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	126 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (133 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Mammoth Mountain	Lava dome(s)	3,369 m (11,053 ft)	1260	133 km
Mono-Inyo Craters	Lava dome(s)	2,796 m (9,173 ft)	1380	139 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,121 m (6,959 ft)	1790	149 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SCU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (405,787 ac, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2020	SCU LIGHTNING COMPLEX	405,787	93 km
2013	RIM	257,084	81 km
2018	FERGUSON	97,307	70 km
2017	DETWILER	83,297	42 km
1996	ACKERSON COMPLEX (ACKERSON)	58,161	89 km
1987	PAPER	49,296	75 km
1987	LARSON	49,250	67 km
2007	LICK	47,424	85 km
1987	HAMM	39,333	66 km
2006	CANYON	36,851	77 km
2008	TELEGRAPH	33,479	53 km
2022	OAK	19,408	60 km
1992	GULCH	18,019	97 km
1990	A-ROCK	17,706	75 km
1996	ROGGE	17,559	73 km
2003	ANNIE	17,383	68 km
1996	MERCY	16,993	58 km
2024	CORRAL	16,138	94 km
1996	PANOCHE II	14,760	82 km
2001	DARBY	14,734	100 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	47°F (8°C)	2.3 in	Wettest
February	50°F (10°C)	2.3 in
March	55°F (13°C)	2.2 in
April	60°F (15°C)	0.9 in
May	67°F (19°C)	0.4 in
June	73°F (23°C)	0.1 in
July	85°F (30°C)	0.0 in	Warmest, Driest
August	76°F (25°C)	0.0 in
September	72°F (22°C)	0.2 in
October	64°F (18°C)	0.7 in
November	53°F (11°C)	1.6 in
December	45°F (7°C)	1.7 in	Coldest

Merced has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 45°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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Merced is located in Merced County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 47% below the national average of 33.7%. 77.2% have completed high school. 6.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 4 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 50.9% of the vote, a 4.4-point margin. 93.6% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 15 EV charging stations. There are 13 public libraries serving the community. 479 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 75.4% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.9%

D 46.5%

Winner: Republican by 4.4 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	62
Traffic Accidents	2,981
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	18.0%
	47% below US avg
High School+	77.2%
Graduate Degree+	6.0%
School Test Score	3.99

C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	3,861/sq mi
Total Area	23.2 sq mi
County	Merced County County

Services

Broadband Access	93.6%
Avg Download Speed	77.7 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	13.5 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	15
Alt Fuel Stations	23
Public Libraries	13
Healthcare Facilities	479
Restaurants	403
Retail Stores	547

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	26.9 min
Drive Alone	75.4%
Public Transit	0.8%
Work from Home	7.9%

Average costs for common services in Merced. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$277 ($166–$443)
Specialist Visit	$387 ($221–$609)
Urgent Care Visit	$221 ($111–$387)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,435 ($886–$5,535)
Dental Cleaning	$144 ($83–$221)
Dental Filling	$277 ($166–$443)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$50 ($28–$83)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$83 ($55–$133)
Brake Pad Replacement	$332 ($166–$554)
Tire Rotation	$44 ($22–$83)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$664 ($443–$1,107)
Battery Replacement	$221 ($111–$387)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$111 ($66–$166)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$100 ($55–$155)
HVAC Repair	$443 ($166–$886)
HVAC System Install	$7,749 ($4,428–$13,284)
Roof Repair	$1,107 ($443–$2,214)
Roof Replacement	$9,963 ($6,089–$16,605)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,661 ($554–$3,875)
Divorce (Contested)	$16,605 ($5,535–$33,210)
DUI Defense	$5,535 ($2,214–$11,070)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,661 ($886–$3,321)
Will Preparation	$554 ($221–$1,107)
Trust Preparation	$2,768 ($1,107–$5,535)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$28 ($17–$50)
Women's Haircut	$61 ($33–$111)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$166 ($83–$277)
Manicure	$28 ($17–$50)
Pedicure	$44 ($28–$72)
Massage (1 Hour)	$89 ($55–$144)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.54 ($3.32–$6.09)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.87 ($2.77–$5.54)
Loaf of Bread	$4.21 ($2.77–$6.09)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.98 ($3.32–$7.20)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$6.09 ($4.43–$8.30)
Rice (per lb)	$1.11 ($0.66–$1.99)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$155 ($89–$277)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$77 ($33–$166)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$77 ($44–$133)
Internet (Monthly)	$77 ($44–$111)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$72 ($33–$111)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$94 ($55–$166)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$221 ($83–$554)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,214 ($1,328–$3,875)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$77 ($33–$144)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$17 ($8.86–$28)
Car Registration (Annual)	$111 ($33–$277)
Driver's License Renewal	$33 ($17–$83)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,328 ($664–$2,768)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,107 ($554–$2,214)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$443 ($221–$775)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$55 ($28–$111)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,107 ($443–$2,768)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$13,838 ($5,535–$33,210)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$66 ($33–$111)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$111 ($55–$221)
Dog Grooming	$66 ($33–$111)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$44 ($22–$83)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$332 ($166–$554)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$221 ($111–$443)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$1,059
Toddler	$863
Preschool	$715
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$999
Toddler	$876
Preschool	$825

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Merced County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	11,851	4,467	$51,004	0.97
Manufacturing	9,221	169	$65,145	1.32
Retail Trade	8,528	561	$37,581	1.01
Accommodation & Food Services	6,261	408	$26,465	0.81
Construction	3,358	445	$61,299	0.75
Transportation & Warehousing	2,934	362	$56,503	0.82
Other Services	2,160	285	$44,783	0.84
Administrative & Waste Services	1,647	189	$40,698	0.33
Finance & Insurance	1,066	127	$71,790	0.31
Professional & Technical Services	1,054	196	$59,783	0.18
Management of Companies	849	17	$88,938	0.59
Real Estate	619	161	$50,281	0.47
Arts & Entertainment	588	49	$27,387	0.41
Educational Services	291	30	$40,187	0.17
Information & Technology	269	32	$64,074	0.17
Unclassified	1	10	$18,180	0.01

Colleges & Universities in Merced

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Merced College	Public · Associate	14,859	—	$1,194	$8,154
University of California-Merced	Public · Graduate	9,511	39.2%	$14,167	$44,944
Milan Institute-Merced	Private For-Profit · Certificate	420	—	—	—
Sierra College of Beauty	Private For-Profit · Certificate	218	—	—	—

Hospitals in Merced

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	Yes	(209) 564-5000

Schools in Merced

29 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Golden Valley High	High	1,956	89	22.0:1
Merced High	High	1,894	84	22.5:1
El Capitan High	High	1,839	84	21.9:1
Pioneer Elementary	Elementary	1,126	53	21.2:1
Weaver Middle	Middle	1,003	43	23.3:1
Farmdale Elementary	Elementary	1,001	47	21.3:1
McSwain Elementary	Elementary	883	40	22.1:1
Rudolph Rivera Elementary	Elementary	840	31	27.1:1
Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary	Elementary	725	28	25.9:1
Luther Burbank Elementary	Elementary	678	25	27.1:1
Allan Peterson Elementary	Elementary	664	24	27.7:1
Joe Stefani	Elementary	628	23	27.3:1
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle	Middle	616	19	32.4:1
Herbert Hoover Middle	Middle	614	22	27.9:1
John Muir Elementary	Elementary	605	23	26.3:1
Alicia Reyes Elementary	Elementary	596	24	24.8:1
Ada Givens Elementary	Elementary	584	23	25.4:1
Rudolph Rivera Middle	Middle	579	22	26.3:1
Franklin Elementary	Elementary	575	26	22.1:1
Tenaya Middle	Middle	563	22	25.6:1
Charles Wright Elementary	Elementary	563	22	25.6:1
John C. Fremont Elementary	Elementary	550	21	26.2:1
Margaret Sheehy Elementary	Elementary	533	22	24.2:1
Leontine Gracey Elementary	Elementary	526	22	23.9:1
Don Stowell Elementary	Elementary	517	22	23.5:1
Merced Scholars Charter (Charter)	Other	281	18	15.6:1
Plainsburg Union Elementary	Elementary	108	5	21.6:1
Come Back Charter (Charter)	High	102	3	34.0:1
Weaver Preschool	—	—	—	—

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Radio Stations near Merced

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
100hitz - Indie Rock	indie rock	AAC+ 64 kbps
PAMA Classic	brazil, ca	MP3 128 kbps
PAMA FuTuRiX	electronic music, europe	MP3 128 kbps
PAMA ONE Radio	music, pama media	MP3 128 kbps

Campgrounds Near Merced

4 campgrounds found near Merced.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
McCabe Flat Campground	4.8/5	10	$20–$40
Railroad Flat Campground	4.8/5	9	$20
Willow Placer Campground	4.0/5	9	$20–$40
Chowchilla Recreation Area Day Use	—	1	$30

National Parks Near Merced

8 national parks and monuments found near Merced.

Park	Type	Fee
Calaveras Big Trees State Park	State Park	Free
Caswell Memorial State Park	State Park	Free
Great Valley Grasslands State Park	State Park	Free
Henry W. Coe State Park	State Park	Free
Pacheco State Park	State Park	Free
Pinnacles National Park	National Park	$30
Teague Park	State Park	Free
Yosemite National Park	National Park	$35

Trails Near Merced

26 trails found near Merced.

Trail	Miles	Hike	Bike	Horse
N. FORK MERCED RIVER (LOWER)	5.8	—	—	—
Unnamed	2.2	—	—	—
TEXAS HILL MINE	2.0	—	—	—
Unnamed	1.4	—	—	—
Unnamed	0.9	—	—	—
Unnamed	0.8	—	—	—
Unnamed	0.8	—	—	—
BANDARITA H2O TANKS	0.7	—	—	—
BUCKHORN PK OHV-ATV	0.6	—	—	—
BUCKHORN PK OHV-M/C	0.6	—	—	—
Unnamed	0.6	—	—	—
Unnamed	0.5	—	—	—
Unnamed	0.5	—	—	—
BONDURANT	0.4	—	—	—
Unnamed	0.3	—	—	—
TEXAS HILL MINE SPUR	0.2	—	—	—
Unnamed	0.2	—	—	—
Unnamed	0.2	—	—	—
Unnamed	0.2	—	—	—
Unnamed	0.1	—	—	—
Unnamed	0.1	—	—	—
Unnamed	0.1	—	—	—
Unnamed	0.1	—	—	—
BUCKHORN PK OHV-ATV	0.1	—	—	—
Unnamed	0.0	—	—	—
Unnamed	0.0	—	—	—

Historical Trends — Merced

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	80,461	$37,822
2015	81,506	$37,627
2017	82,467	$40,704
2019	84,678	$45,232
2021	89,308	$52,305
2023	94,190	$59,938

Museums in Merced

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
CASTLE AIR MUSEUM FOUNDATION	GENERAL MUSEUM		2097232178	$469,150
AGRICULTURE MUSEUM OF MERCED COUNTY	GENERAL MUSEUM	4498 CALIFORNIA 140	2093831912
ATWATER HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1020 CEDAR AVE	2093576309
CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM		2097266200
CHOWCHILLA DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5596653581
HORSES TO HORSEPOWER: BUILDING THE TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD	GENERAL MUSEUM		2093894511
LIVINGSTON HISTORICAL MUSEUM FOUNDATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2093942376
MERCED COLLEGE ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		2093846064
UCM ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
WINTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Merced

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
MERCED COUNTY LIBRARY	2100 O ST.	0.0	339,678

Farmers Markets in Merced

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Website
Central Valley Farmers Market	900 "G" Street	January to December	Sat:7:00 AM - 3:00 PM;
Central Valley Farmers Market	2877 Atwater Boulevard	January to December	Thu:7:00 AM - 3:00 PM;sun:7:00 AM - 3:00 PM;
Chowchilla Farmers Market	Robertson Blvd. & 6th St.
Original Merced County Certified Farmers Market - Downtown Merced	16th St. and Canal St.	01/01/2018 to 12/31/2018	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Visit

Hotels in Merced

14 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Best Western

Courtyard

Days Inn by Wyndham Merced/Yosemite Area

Hampton Inn & Suites

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Merced - Yosemite National Park Area

Merced Howard Johnson

Quality Inn

Ramada by Wyndham Merced

Ramada Inn

Studio 6

Studio 6 Merced, CA

TownePlace Suites by Marriott

Travelodge Merced Yosemite

Travelodge Merced Yosemite 2

Restaurants in Merced

57 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agave

Applebee's

Bag O'Crab

BAR-B-Q Pit Restaurant

Big Bubbas Bad Bbq

Black Bear Diner

Champion Grill Buffet

Chili's

China Grand Buffet

Country Waffles

De Angelo's

DeAngelo's

Denny's

Destino's Restaurant

Dickey's Barbecue Pit

El Asadero Taco Shop

El Sombrero

Fernando's Bistro

Hong Kong Cuisine

Houa Khong 2

J& R Tacos

Kabab City

Kariokos Chicken

Kings Asian Cuisine

La Morenita

La Nita's Restaurant

Lovers Deli

Maria's Mexican Kitchen

Me-n-Ed's Neighborhood Pizza Parlor

Mimosas Cafe

Mountain Mike's

New Thai Cuisine

Olive Garden

Paul's Place

Pizza Factory

Pizza Hut

Reinero's

Round Table Pizza

Scott's Diner

Sir James Steakhouse & Lounge

Sizzler

Strings Italian Cafe

Sushi Cuisine

Taste Of Little India

Teriyaki Don

Thai Cuisine

Thai Cuisine II

The Branding Iron

The Mansion House

Toni’s Courtyard Café & Bakery

Trevino's Mexican Restaurant

Turmeric

West Coast Sourdough

Yosemite Station

Cafes in Merced

14 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Sol

Donut King

Dutch Bros. Coffee

Em-Tea

Hanger BBQ

Manley's Donut 2

Mario's Taco Shop

Quickly

Starbucks

Wired Internet Cafe

Cinemas in Merced

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mainplace Cinema

Theatres in Merced

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Merced Theater

Multicultural Arts Center

Zoos in Merced

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Applegate Zoo

Theme Parks in Merced

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kiwanis Kiddieland

Clinics in Merced

9 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Allied Health

Children's Medical Clinic Of Merced

Evergreen Care Medical

Franciscan Healthcare Center

Golden Valley Health Center

Hylond Healthcare & Rehab. Center

Olivewood One Professional Center

Planned Parenthood Mar Monte

US #206011662

Dentists in Merced

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baba, David Od/Berry Jr Md, Frank/Mishra DDS

Merced Modern Dentistry

Merced Open/Progressive Imaging/Thaxter DDS, No

Western Dental

Veterinaries in Merced

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Merced Veterinary Clinic

Society For Protection Of Cruelty To Animals

Valley Animal Hospital

Train Stations in Merced

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Merced

Gas Stations in Merced

29 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven

AmeriGas

Arco

Chevron

Circle K

Costco Gasoline

Fast Refresh

Handi Stop

Mobil

Ram

Rene's Beacon Service

Shell

Smiley's Shell Service

Texaco

Valero

Westgate Beacon

Banks in Merced

18 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

American Ag Credit

Charter Funding

Chase

Citibank

County Bank

EECU Merced Branch

First States Investors 5000B Llc

Guarantee Savings & Loan

Merced School Employees Federal Credit Union

Merco Credit Union

Mid Valley Finance Co.

PNC Bank

Telebank

Wells Fargo

Shopping Malls in Merced

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Marketplace at Merced

Gyms in Merced

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crunch Fitness

Planet Fitness

The Studio

Ski Resorts Near Merced

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Bear Valley	67.0	10	2,590	$67	December - April	—	—

Nursing Homes in Merced

5 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
FRANCISCAN CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL 3169 M STREET	For profit - Corporation	71	60	5/5	—	4/5	5/5	2097226231
LA SIERRA CARE CENTER 2424 M STREET	For profit - Corporation	68	50	5/5	—	2/5	4/5	2097234224
MERCED BEHAVIORAL CENTER 1255 B STREET	For profit - Corporation	96	95	5/5	—	5/5	5/5	2097238814
MERCED NURSING & REHABILITATION CTR 510 WEST 26TH STREET	For profit - Corporation	79	66	5/5	—	2/5	5/5	2097232911
HY-LOND HEALTH CARE CENTER-MERCED 3170 M STREET	For profit - Corporation	121	114	4/5	—	3/5	4/5	2097231056

Pharmacies in Merced

13 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
COSTCO	1445 R STREET	209-725-5030
CVS - 7206	1970 YOSEMITE PARKWAY	209-726-4110
CVS - 9623	300 MERCED MALL	209-723-3292
GOLDEN VALLEY PHARMACY	847 WEST CHILDS AVENUE	209-383-5987
MERCED COMMUNITY PHARMACY	3349 G STREET	209-722-1222
MERCED DRUG	35 EAST 16TH STREET	209-388-1080
RALEY'S - 309	3550 NORTH G STREET	209-722-3853
RITE AID - 6006	1158 WEST MAIN STREET	209-383-2404
RITE AID - 6007	3142 G STREET	209-383-9086
VALLEY PRESCRIPTION AND COMPOUNDING PHARMACY	330 EAST 13TH STREET	209-722-5765
WAL-MART - 2039	3055 LOUGHBOROUGH DRIVE	209-384-1252
WALGREENS - 3330	1640 R STREET	209-722-1645
WALGREENS - 4415	3098 G STREET	209-385-3438

EV Charging Stations in Merced

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
University Plaza - Tesla Supercharger	1425 Martin Luther King Junior Way	Tesla		12	TESLA	public
7124 - Merced, CA (810 S Coffee Street)	810 S Coffee St	BP_PULSE		4	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
7071 - Merced, CA (2020 Childs Ave)	2020 Childs Ave	BP_PULSE		1	J1772COMBO	public
Caltrans - District 10	1801 Motel Dr	Non-Networked	1		J1772	private
LIBRARY HOST LIBRARY 1 HOST	5200 Lake Rd	ChargePoint Network	1		J1772	public
LIBRARY HOST LIBRARY 1 NGW	5200 Lake Rd	ChargePoint Network	1		J1772	public
Merced Community College	3600 M Street	EV Connect	4		J1772	public
Merced County Office of Education	2100 B Cooper Ave	Non-Networked	1		J1772	public
Merced Toyota	1400 Auto Center Dr	Non-Networked	1		J1772	public
Razzari Nissan	1675 Auto Center Dr	Non-Networked	1		J1772	public
Razzari Nissan	1675 Auto Center Dr	Non-Networked	1		J1772	private
University of California Merced	5200 Lake Road	Blink Network	24		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Merced

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
G STREET NORTH OF LA PALOMA ROAD (42562)	LTOWER	108
G STREET NORTH OF LA PALOMA ROAD (42562)	LTOWER	108
2370 WALNUT AVENUE (42574)	LTOWER	61
2370 WALNUT AVENUE (42574)	LTOWER	61
9154 Meadow Drive	TOWER	60
11489 HARVEY PETTIT RD	TOWER	48
(North Snelling Site) Keyes Road, Vista tower	MTOWER	31

Fire Stations in Merced

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
City of Merced Fire Department	99 E 16TH ST	Career			209-385-6891

Power Plants Near Merced

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, MERCED, SOLAR FARM	NOT AVAILABLE	221114	-120.4	NOT AVAILABLE
MISSION SOLAR LLC	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-120.5	OP
MERCED SOLAR LLC	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-120.5	OP
2097 HELTON SOLAR PROJECT	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-120.5	OP

Bridges in Merced

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete continuous	1962	246	51,000	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete continuous	2015	504	51,000	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete	1962	54	25,500	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete	1962	86	25,500	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1962	96	25,500	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1962	96	25,500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1962	96	25,500	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1962	96	25,500	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1962	96	25,500	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1962	96	25,500	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete	1962	54	25,500	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete	1962	66	25,500	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete	1962	66	25,500	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete	1962	54	25,500	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete	1962	54	25,500	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete	1962	86	25,500	F
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1964	137	23,800	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1962	75	21,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1962	76	21,000	F
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1959	123	19,260	G
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1940	231	14,000	F
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1940	251	14,000	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1955	53	7,700	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1925	37	7,700	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1925	76	7,700	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1964	240	6,938	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	1973	96	5,812	G
Arch (Deck)	Concrete	2004	43	5,812	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2007	28	5,812	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2007	28	5,812	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1991	28	5,812	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1964	304	4,610	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1938	27	2,500	P
Slab	Concrete continuous	1938	47	2,000	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1938	47	2,000	G
Frame	Concrete	1962	30	1,450	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1966	78	1,270	F
Arch (Deck)	Concrete	2008	26	500	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1985	82	170	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1955	30	150	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1962	28	50	F

Correctional Facilities in Merced

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
IRIS GARRETT JUVENILE JUSTICE COMPLEX	2840 WEST SANDY MUSH ROAD	COUNTY	98	120	OPEN
MERCED COUNTY JAIL	700 WEST 22ND STREET	COUNTY	202	-999	OPEN

Amtrak Stations in Merced

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Merced, CA	324 West 24th Street	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Merced

6 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
FOSTER FARMS LIVINGSTON COMPLEX	843 DAVIS STREET	MERCED
HARRIS WOOLF CALIFORNIA ALMONDS	11805 NEWPORT ROAD	MERCED
HARRIS WOOLF CALIFORNIA ALMONDS	11805 NEWPORT ROAD	MERCED
LABEL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED	2050 WARDROBE AVENUE	MERCED
QUAD/GRAPHICS HOLDING COMPANY	2201 COOPER AVE	MERCED
SAFEWAY, INC.	2761 COOPER AVENUE	MERCED

Airports Near Merced

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Castle Airport	MER	Medium Airport
Merced Regional Macready Field	MCE	Medium Airport
Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field	MOD	Medium Airport
Ag Air Airport	—	Small Airport
Agriland Airport	—	Small Airport
Ahlem Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Bonanza Hills Airport	—	Small Airport
Cat Ag Air Airport	—	Small Airport
Chapman Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Chowchilla Airport	—	Small Airport
Coit Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Columbia Airport	COA	Small Airport
Daulton Airport	—	Small Airport
Del Mar Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Dos Palos Airport	—	Small Airport
Eagle Field	—	Small Airport
El Peco Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Fiorini Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Firebaugh Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying Bull Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying M Airport	—	Small Airport
Fowler's Airport	—	Small Airport
Fresno Chandler Executive Airport	FCH	Small Airport
Goldenrod Airport	—	Small Airport
Granite Dell Airport	—	Small Airport
Grupe Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Gustine Airport	—	Small Airport
Hawke Ag Aviation Airport	—	Small Airport
Hermitage Airport	—	Small Airport
J-B Airport	—	Small Airport
Kistler Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Los Banos Municipal Airport	LSN	Small Airport
Madera Municipal Airport	MAE	Small Airport
Manzanita Airport	—	Small Airport
Mapes Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Mariposa Yosemite Airport	RMY	Small Airport
Merced County Mosquito Abatement District Airport	—	Small Airport
Mercey Hot Springs Airport	—	Small Airport
Mid Cal Ag Aviation Airport	—	Small Airport
O'Flanagan Airport	—	Small Airport
Oakdale Airport	ODC	Small Airport
Organic Pastures Airport	—	Small Airport
Pilibos Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Pine Mountain Lake Airport	—	Small Airport
Red Hills Airstrip	—	Small Airport
San Joaquin Airport	—	Small Airport
Sierra Sky Park Airport	—	Small Airport
Sky Valley Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Spring Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Stamoules Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Merced

5 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone

Campus Police
Merced City Police
Merced County Sheriff Dept	2290 West Heritage Drive
Police Department	1446 C Street
State Highway Patrol	1500 Bell Drive

Grocery Stores in Merced

101 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
3 Hermanos Meat Market & Taqueria	Other	9 W Alexander Ave
7 Eleven 37949B	Convenience Store	1975 E Childs Ave
7 Eleven 41901A	Convenience Store	3660 G St
7 Eleven 41973A	Convenience Store	1995 W Olive Ave
7 Star Liquor	Convenience Store	1230 Martin Luther King Jr Way
7-Eleven 06673F	Convenience Store	1107 Loughborough Dr
7-Eleven 14110G	Convenience Store	77 E Olive Ave
A&M MARKET	Convenience Store	402 W 23rd St
Adels Mini Mart	Convenience Store	331 S State Highway 59
Amigos Mini Mart	Convenience Store	645 W 11th St
Annapurna Indian Grocery Market	Convenience Store	2933 G St
Arco Ampm	Convenience Store	1625 W Highway 140
Arco Ampm 7071	Convenience Store	2070 E Childs Ave
Arco AMPM 82723	Convenience Store	3100 G St
Baby Shop 6	Grocery Store	1225 W Main St
Bernie's Liquor & Deli	Convenience Store	2232 G St
BEST BUY MARKET	Convenience Store	1220 W 9th St
Burger King #16889	Restaurant Meals Program	1965 E Childs Ave
Burger King #1878	Restaurant Meals Program	555 E Olive Ave
BURGER TlME	Restaurant Meals Program	661 W 16th St
Buy & Bye Market	Convenience Store	1108 G St
C&d Petro Inc 83955	Convenience Store	1295 W Yosemite Ave
California Liquor & Grocery	Grocery Store	1122 R St
Cardenas 223	Super Store	1136 W Main St
Carl's 7460	Restaurant Meals Program	1400 V St
Carl's Jr 7461	Restaurant Meals Program	300 W Olive Ave
CARNICERIA 3 HERMANOS	Specialty Store	1055 W Childs Ave
Carniceria Dos Gallos 1	Specialty Store	1122 R St
Carniceria Los Cerritos	Grocery Store	235 W 12th St
Carniceria Los Gordos Meat Market	Specialty Store	1103 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Carniceria Los Navarrete 1	Specialty Store	45 E 16th St
Carniceria Rio Grande	Specialty Store	1220 W 9th St
Carniceria Superior	Specialty Store	1725 W Highway 140
Carniceria Y Cocina Los Gueros	Specialty Store	836 T St
Century Chevron Food Mart	Convenience Store	655 E Main St
CIRCLE G MINI MART	Convenience Store	3250 G St
Circle K Stores 2709242	Convenience Store	3295 R St
Circle R Minimart	Convenience Store	1210 R St
Costco Wholesale 0142	Super Store	1445 R St
CVS Pharmacy 7206	Other	1970 Yosemite Pkwy
CVS Pharmacy CVS09623	Other	649 W Olive Ave
Diamond Gas And Market 16	Convenience Store	1720 R St
Dollar General Market 13358	Super Store	1729 W State Highway 140
Dollar Tree 1222	Other	1218 W Olive Ave
Dollar Tree 6389	Other	3142 G St
Dollar Tree 8582	Other	1778 W Olive Ave
DOLLARTREE 10527	Other	1111 W Olive Dr
Domino's Pizza #7942	Restaurant Meals Program	1105 W Main St
Domino's Pizza #7944	Restaurant Meals Program	3040 Park Ave
El Bajio Market	Supermarket	1010 W 16th St
Eltareb Market #3	Convenience Store	561 W 8th St
Family Dollar 10805	Other	398 W 16th St
Family Dollar 11163	Other	1715 Yosemite Pkwy
Fill N Fresh	Convenience Store	782 Carol Ave
Food 4 Less 102	Super Store	1115 W Olive Ave
Food Center	Grocery Store	1150 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Food Maxx 487	Supermarket	1300 W Olive Ave
Frosty Queen Exp #3	Restaurant Meals Program	1725 Yosemite Pkwy
Grocery Outlet Of Merced 49	Super Store	1125 W Main St
Guadalajara Meat Market	Convenience Store	836 T St
Jessi' S Market	Convenience Store	110 E 13th St
Kind Neighbor Farmers' Market	Farmers and Markets	847 W Childs Ave
Lee's Merced Community Food Market	Supermarket	37 E 15th St
Main Street Market	Grocery Store	211 W Main St
McDonald's #10150	Restaurant Meals Program	1821 Motel Dr
McDonald's #4235	Restaurant Meals Program	1060 W 13th St
Mel's Liquor	Convenience Store	1220 V Street
Merced Cigarettes & Groceries	Convenience Store	202 W 18th St
Merced County Certified Farmers Market	Farmers and Markets	16th st Corner Of 16th St & Canal
Merced Liquor	Convenience Store	550 E Main St
Merced Valley Foods Inc	Supermarket	1640 Yosemite Pkwy
Off The Wall Smoke Shop	Convenience Store	1459 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Panaderia Guadalajara 2	Grocery Store	1339 W 18th St
Papa Murphys Pizza	Specialty Store	220 E Yosemite Ave
Pizza Hut 036477	Restaurant Meals Program	580 W Olive Ave
Popeyes	Restaurant Meals Program	1445 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Primetime Nutrition 543	Grocery Store	405 Lesher Dr
R ST CHEVRON	Convenience Store	1415 R St
RALEY'S 309	Supermarket	3550 G St
Rancho San Miguel 23	Supermarket	1930 Yosemite Pkwy
Satpal & Sons Inc 8	Convenience Store	1460 Yosemite Pkwy
SAVE MART 53	Supermarket	150 W Olive Ave
Save More Market	Grocery Store	2030 G St
Shannon Mini Mart	Convenience Store	369 S State Highway 59
SHOP-N-SAVE MARKET	Grocery Store	1055 W Childs Ave
SMART & FINAL 385	Super Store	1425 MARTIN L KING BLVD
Smoke Palace Inc	Convenience Store	1204 W 16th St
Spices Of India	Grocery Store	1277 V St
Sprouts Farmers Market 461	Supermarket	171 E Yosemite Ave
SS Fuel Stores Inc	Convenience Store	1245 R St
Target Store T-0641	Super Store	3280 R St
Tortilleria Y Panaderia Olmos	Convenience Store	47 E 16th St
Twins Food Outlet	Grocery Store	159 W Main St
U SAVE LIQUOR	Convenience Store	1846 Yosemite Pkwy
Village Liquor	Convenience Store	2939 G St
Walgreens 3330	Other	1640 R St
Walgreens 4415	Other	3098 G St
Walmart 2039	Super Store	3055 Loughborough Dr
Wendy's #18	Restaurant Meals Program	1400 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Zoomy's Merced G St	Convenience Store	3006 G St
Zoomy's Yosemite	Convenience Store	1400 Yosemite Pkwy

Treatment Centers in Merced

4 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Behavioral Health and Recovery Servs - Recovery Assistance for Teens (RAFT)	Substance Abuse	209-381-6880
Chowchilla Recovery Center	Both	559-665-2947
Community Social Model Advocates Inc - Tranquility Village	Substance Abuse	209-357-5200
Insight Treatment Programs	Both	888-295-9995

DOL Wage Violations in Merced

19 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $108,908 in back wages owed to 218 employees.

Violations

$108,908

Back Wages Owed

218

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
New Horizon's Residential	—	—	95348	—	2	$32,323	$16,161	2
Joyee's Recycling (1)	—	—	95340	—	1	$17,345	$5,782	3
MERCED COUNTY [OSHA]	—	Merced County	95340	Correctional Institutions	1	$15,131	$946	16
Terrie's TLC Senior Care	—	—	95348	—	2	$14,601	$584	25
CJ's Residential	—	—	95348	—	1	$6,286	$6,286	1
Terrie's TLC Senior Care (3)	—	—	95340	—	1	$4,106	$684	6
Cruz-Chavez, Adrian	—	—	95348	—	1	$3,287	$37	90
Florencio's Mexican Restaurant	—	—	95340	—	1	$2,784	$2,784	1
Maloney's Bar and Grill	—	—	95340	—	1	$2,100	$2,100	1
Guardco Security Services	—	—	95340	—	1	$1,987	$86	23
Wireless Store-Merced-1	—	—	95348	—	1	$1,836	$367	5
G.L.O.M.A.R.F. 10	—	—	95348	—	1	$1,758	$1,758	1
Adan Hernandez F.L.C.	—	—	95341	—	1	$1,344	$448	3
C & D's Guest Home #3	—	—	95348	—	1	$1,322	$441	3
Diana Zimmerman, Inc.	—	—	95340	—	4	$952	$73	13
DEL PACIFICO FARM LABOR SERVICES INC. [OSHA]	—	—	95348	Farm Labor Contractors and Crew Leaders	1	$666	$222	3
Adan Hernandez Farm Labor Contracting	—	—	95340	—	1	$521	$52	10
Negrete, Angel Melchor (FLC)	—	—	95348	—	1	$337	$31	11
C and D's Guest Homes #3	—	—	95348	—	1	$222	$222	1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Merced

81 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
4 LIFE INTERNATIONAL	PO BOX 2954
ALLIANCE CHURCH OF MERCED OF THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE	PO BOX 701
ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH OF MERCED	PO BOX 654
APOSTOLES DE LA PALABRA OF CALIFORNIA	168 CONE AVE
ASIA TABERNACLE CHURCH	2714 9TH AVE
BETHESDA APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH	PO BOX 3617
BUHACH PENTECOST INCORPORATED	PO BOX 972
CALVARY ASSEMBLY OF GOD	1021 R ST
CALVARY CHAPEL OF MERCED	P0 BOX 2904
CALVERY BAPTIST CHURCH OF MERCED	PO BOX 2412
CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	1920 CANAL ST
CENTRAL VALLEY BROADCASTING CO INC	90 E 16TH ST
CENTRAL VALLEY GUJARATI SAMAJ	640 W 20TH ST
CHURCH IN MERCED	3317 RODS CT
CONNECTIONS MINISTRIES	PO BOX 3246
CREEKSIDE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF MERCED	2876 G ST
ECO PRESBYTERY OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA	1920 CANAL ST
EMMANUEL OUTREACH TEMPLE INC	2631 E CHILDS AVE
FAITH MISSION MINISTRIES INC	909 W 18TH ST
FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD	1350 YOSEMITE PKWY
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MERCED CALIFORNIA	500 BUENA VISTA DR
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD OF MERCED	3022 N PARSONS AVE
GATEWAY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH	353 E DONNA DR
GOSPEL DEFENDERS MISSION INC	2909 BEACHWOOD DR
GURDWARA BABA JORAWAR SINGH BABA FATEH SINGH	2525 BEACHWOOD DR
HARVEST RAPTURE RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC	3939 NOTRE DAME AVE
HOUSE OF PRAYER EVANGELICAL	1721 E GERARD AVE
HOUSE OF PRAYER-PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD	590 HENRY RD
IGLESIA DE CRISTO LUGAR DE REFUJIO	209 W 20TH ST
IGLESIA DIOS TODO PODEROSO	1624 W 11TH ST
INGLESIA DE DIOS SOLO UN CAMINO	332 W 8TH ST
ISLAMIC CENTER OF MERCED	2322 ASHBY RD
JAMES MYRTUE MINISTRIES INC	4134 SUNSHINE CT
JEWISH MERCED	3887 TWILIGHT AVE
JUBILEE COVENANT CHURCH	675 MONTEREY CT
KHADIJAH FOUNDATION USA INC	PO BOX 2685
KINGDOM RANCH MINISTRIES	3144 G ST STE 125 # 138
KOREAN FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH INC	110 W ALEXANDER AVE
LIFE PLACE CHURCH	2740 N STATE HIGHWAY 59
LIFESPRING CHURCH	23 W ALEXANDER AVE PMB 11
LIGHT KIDS PATHS FOUNDATION	2648 REGGIO CT
LIVG MINISTRIES	1386 JENNER DR
LIVING CHURCH CORPORATION	PO BOX 3294
LIVING CHURCH INC	119 W 23RD ST
LOVE FOCUS INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION	108 W ALEXANDER AVE
MERCED ASSEMBLY OF GOD	PO BOX 776
MERCED BEAR CREEK COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE	1717 E OLIVE AVE
MERCED CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING	166 E DONNA DR
MERCED CHRISTIAN CHURCH	1195 PINNACLE DR
MERCED COUNTY JAIL MINISTRY	PO BOX 1221
MERCED FOURSQUARE CHURCH	3144 G ST STE 125 PMB 308
MERCED GURDWARA SAHIB INCORPORATED	1858 JURGENSEN DR
MERCED LIVING WORD FOURSQUARE CHURCH	290 E MAIN ST
MERCED LOVE CHURCH	1277 PANORAMA POINT CT
MOUNT ZION GOSPEL ASSEMBLY	3446 PASEO VERDE AVE
MT PISGAH AME ZION CHURCH	742 N ST
OF HIS KINGDOM AND GLORY CORPORATION	1265 BAXTER DR
OUR FATHERS HOUSE OF PRAYER INC	3561 PERCH LN
POSSIBILITIES PRODUCTIONS	140 HERON WAY
PROJECT FORGIVENESS	3157 LUCICH DR
RADIO ALFA Y OMEGA LLC	PO BOX 509
REAL LIVING TODAY	922 CLEMSON CT
ROSE OF SHARON CHURCH	717 T ST
SAINT PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH	2916 MCKEE RD
SAVING GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH	1365 E ALEXANDER AVE
SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH OF MERCED CALIF	1455 E YOSEMITE AVE
SIKHGURDWARA SAHIB MGRCED INC	3719 VASSAR AVE
SOUND LIFE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES	997 BEL AIR DR
ST PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH	2916 MCKEE RD
TEMPLO LA HERMOSA	3144 G ST 143
THE 20TH STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST	61 W 20TH ST
THE BELIEVERS CHURCH OF MERCED INC	PO BOX 3317
THIS AINT YOUR MAMAS CHURCH OF MERCED	3312 G ST
TRINITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF MERCED	PO BOX 3827
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS OF MERCED	305 W 26TH ST
UNITY CHURCH OF MERCED	305 W 26TH ST
UNIVERSITY BIBLE FELLOWSHIP- MERCED	1720 KNOLL CT
VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH & MERCED CHRISTIAN SCHOOL	3312 G ST
WELLNESS MINISTRIES	731 EAST YOSEMITE AVE B148
WESLEY FOUNDATION MERCED	122 BARROWS WAY
YOSEMITE CHURCH	2230 E YOSEMITE AVE

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Frequently Asked Questions About Merced

What is the population of Merced?

Merced has a population of 89,766 residents and is located in California. The population density is 3,861 people per square mile, spread across 23.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 29.8 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.6% female and 49.4% male.

Is Merced expensive to live in?

Merced is slightly more expensive than average, with a cost of living index of 110.7 compared to the national baseline of 100. The median household income is $59,938, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $347,700 (23% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,293 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Merced safe?

Public safety is a concern in Merced, with a violent crime rate of 644 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,793 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Merced receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Merced?

Merced enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.7 inches, with 2.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 52.

How is the job market in Merced?

The unemployment rate in Merced is 7.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,057. There are 8,584 business establishments in the area, including 403 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 7.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Merced?

The median home value in Merced is $347,700. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $393,170. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,293. Fair market rent is $1,213 for a 1-bedroom and $1,503 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 44.4%. The average annual property tax is $4,616.

How are the schools in Merced?

Schools in Merced have an average test score of 4 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 18.0% of adults in Merced hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.2% have completed high school. 6.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Merced?

The obesity rate in Merced is 34.6% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 15.2% of adults are smokers. 33.8% are physically inactive. 21.9% of residents report depression. 17.1% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 78.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,387.

What is transportation like in Merced?

The average commute in Merced is 27 minutes. 75.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 7.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Merced?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Merced is 31.7% White, 4.9% Black or African American, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino. 51.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 48.3% speak Spanish. 4.0% of the population are military veterans. 13.5% of residents have a disability. 91.1% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Franklin CDP (Merced County), CA 7,487 pop · 3.3 mi McSwain, CA 5,556 pop · 6.0 mi Atwater, CA 32,013 pop · 7.4 mi Planada, CA 3,524 pop · 8.7 mi Winton, CA 11,429 pop · 9.4 mi Le Grand, CA 1,773 pop · 13.4 mi Livingston, CA 14,450 pop · 14.7 mi Chowchilla, CA 18,876 pop · 18.4 mi Delhi, CA 10,525 pop · 18.5 mi Hilmar-Irwin, CA 6,317 pop · 21.6 mi Fairmead, CA 1,119 pop · 22.2 mi Denair, CA 5,085 pop · 23.2 mi Dos Palos, CA 5,757 pop · 23.7 mi Lake Don Pedro, CA 1,157 pop · 24.0 mi

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