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Merced, CA
Full City Profile · California · Merced County County
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
C
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
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$347,700 home value, $1,293/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
644 violent crimes/100K (69% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$347,700
23% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,293/mo
11% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
44.4%
32% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
28,767
Median year built: 1982
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$347,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$393,170
Median Sale Price
$398,495
Median List Price
$416,990
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
44.4%
Owner-Occupied
55.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,116/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,213/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,503/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,067/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,503/mo
Census median rent:
$1,293/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,829/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
42 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
72
Price Drops
37.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$258
Active Inventory
204
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1982
Average age of housing stock: 44 years
Homeownership Rate
44.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $347,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $393,170 |
| Median Sale Price | $398,495 |
| Median List Price | $416,990 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $258 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,293 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,829 |
| FMR Studio | $1,116 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,213 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,503 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,067 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,503 |
Market
| Days on Market | 42 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 37.3% |
| Homes Sold | 72 |
| Active Inventory | 204 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $258 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 44.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 55.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 44.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 28,767 |
| Median Year Built | 1982 |
| Rent Burden | 32.0% |