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South Dos Palos, CA
Full City Profile · California · Merced County County
2.1
/5.0
C
Fair
1,637
Population
1,063/sq mi density
$55,288
Median Income
$23,153 per capita
$278,000
Home Value
$356,395 Zillow
64°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
1,004
Violent Crime/100K
3,051 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$55,288 median income, 7.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$278,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,004 violent crimes/100K (164% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$278,000
1% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
46.4%
29% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
518
Median year built: 1977
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$278,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$356,395
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
46.4%
Owner-Occupied
53.6%
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
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
0% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1977
Average age of housing stock: 49 years
Homeownership Rate
46.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $278,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $356,395 |
Rent
| 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 | 46.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 53.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 518 |
| Median Year Built | 1977 |
| Rent Burden | 31.0% |