Snelling, CA

Full City Profile · California · Merced County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
265 Population 491/sq mi density
$48,125 Median Income $24,549 per capita
$256,800 Home Value $468,411 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$48,125 median income, 12.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$256,800 home value, $950/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Snelling, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,125
36% below
$24,549 per capita
Home Value
$256,800
9% below
Zillow: $468,411
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
19.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
79% below
79.2% high school+
Unemployment
12.2%
239% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
2% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Snelling Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Snelling's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
64%
Home Value
91%
Rent
82%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
339%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Snelling a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Snelling residents earn a median household income of $48,125 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,549. The unemployment rate stands at 12.2% (239% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,584 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Snelling is $256,800 , 9% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $468,411. Median rent is $950/month, with 19.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Education

7.1% of adults in Snelling hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 79.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Snelling has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population265
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density491/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$48,125
Per Capita$24,549
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$13,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057

Housing

B+
Home Value$256,800
Rent$950
Ownership60.2%
Zillow$468,411
Housing Units111
Rent Burden19.5%

Health

Obesity32.8%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.2%
Premature Death8,849/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain20.0 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation260 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+79.2%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute30 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Snelling was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.