Merced, CA

Living in Merced

Bikeability46
Walkability37
Commute52
Public Transit42
Affordability69
Public Safety27
Airports24
Hospitals13
Colleges81
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools13
1←PoorGreat→100

Residents

83kPopulation+5.6k (2010–19)
29  y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian11%
Black5%
Caucasian26%
Hispanic or Latino55%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school27%
High school graduate24%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$45kMedian Household Income+$9k (2010–19)
74%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government13%
Private sector67%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service23%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$238kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
28%Built 2000 or Later
$852Median Monthly Rent+$172 (2010–19)
39%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K22%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity41%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas55%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Merced

United States45
California55
Merced Metro Area64
Merced County64

Property Crime in Merced

United States48
California56
Merced Metro Area57
Merced County57

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (55%)(41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton59%
Donald Trump34%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F)Rain (in)Snow (in)
Jan4541
Feb4931
Mar5231
Apr5710
May6410
Jun7100
Jul7600
Aug7500
Sep7100
Oct6310
Nov5220
Dec4530

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Merced

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding17
Tornado4
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