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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
55%
46%
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-Occupied54.5%
Renter-Occupied45.5%
Homeownership Rate54.5%
Total Housing Units1,170
Median Year Built1989
Rent Burden28.6%