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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
Housing Overview
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
29.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% below US avg (31.0%)
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $393,170 |
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
| Renter-Occupied | 34.5% |
| Rent Burden | 29.0% |