Planada, CA
Full City Profile · California · Merced County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
3,524
Population
2,025/sq mi density
$45,588
Median Income
$21,118 per capita
$237,200
Home Value
$284,102 Zillow
$981
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
699
Violent Crime/100K
3,225 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$45,588 median income, 4.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$237,200 home value, $981/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
699 violent crimes/100K (84% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$237,200
16% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$981/mo
16% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
54.5%
17% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,170
Median year built: 1989
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$237,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$284,102
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
54.5%
Owner-Occupied
45.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$981/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1989
Average age of housing stock: 37 years
Homeownership Rate
54.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $237,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $284,102 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $981 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 54.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 45.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,170 |
| Median Year Built | 1989 |
| Rent Burden | 28.6% |
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