University of California-Merced, CA
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
32.3%
9.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is University of California-Merced a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 (17°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population886
Median Age19.5 yrs
Density1,363/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born10.2%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$12,941
Unemployment
Poverty
County GDP$13,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership
Zillow$393,170
Rent Burden29.0%
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,849/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
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%
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.
10.2% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.