Merced, CA

Full City Profile · California · Merced County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
89,766 Population 3,861/sq mi density
$59,938 Median Income $26,140 per capita
$347,700 Home Value $395,807 Zillow
$1,293 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
792 Violent Crime/100K 2,889 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$59,938 median income, 12.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$347,700 home value, $1,293/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
792 violent crimes/100K (108% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Crime Overview

Violent Crime Rate
792
per 100,000 residents
108% above
US avg: 380/100K
Property Crime Rate
2,889
per 100,000 residents
47% above
US avg: 1,960/100K
Safety Rating
High Crime
Safety grade: F (1.0/5.0)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Murder
7.3 avg 6.3
Rape
104.1 avg 40.0
Robbery
166.5 avg 73.9
Assault
514.2 avg 268.5

Property Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Burglary
570.4 avg 271.0
Theft
1,760.1 avg 1,401.9
Vehicle Theft
483.0 avg 282.7
Arson
76.0

Complete Crime Data

Violent Crime (per 100K)

Total Violent Crime792.1
Murder7.3
Rape104.1
Robbery166.5
Aggravated Assault514.2

Property Crime (per 100K)

Total Property Crime2,889.4
Burglary570.4
Theft/Larceny1,760.1
Vehicle Theft483.0
Arson76.0

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County)62