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University of California-Merced, CA

Full City Profile · California · Merced County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
886 Population 1,363/sq mi density
62°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
699 Violent Crime/100K 3,225 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
699 violent crimes/100K (84% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

University of California-Merced, CA

At a Glance

Violent Crime
699/100K
84% above
3,225/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
21.6%
500% above
Obesity Rate
32.3%
1% above
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
330 sunny days/yr

How University of California-Merced Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
600%
Crime
184%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is University of California-Merced a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

University of California-Merced reports 699 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,225/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in University of California-Merced hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

University of California-Merced has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population886
Median Age19.5 yrs
Density1,363/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$12,941
Unemployment21.6%
Poverty
County GDP$13,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership
Zillow$393,170
Rent Burden29.0%

Crime

F
Violent699/100K
Property3,225/100K

Health

Obesity32.3%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,849/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.5 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation233 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Broadband0.0%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries13

Did You Know?

University of California-Merced was founded in 2002.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
3.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.