Merced Metro Area, CA
Living in the Merced Metro Area
Bikeability30
Walkability35
Commute40
Public Transit27
Affordability65
Public Safety37
Airports41
Hospitals16
Colleges86
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools12
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
271kPopulation+21k (2010–19)
31 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
76%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black3%
Caucasian28%
Hispanic or Latino60%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school31%
High school graduate25%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$9.8k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty
30 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector73%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$253kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$831Median Monthly Rent+$153 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity43%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas4%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas48%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Merced Metro Area
United States45
California55
Property Crime in the Merced Metro Area
United States48
California56
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump41%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47 | 2 | 1 |
| Feb | 51 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 2 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Merced Metro Area
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding21
Tornado4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Merced Metro Area, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Merced Metro Area, CA
Principal
11 miles, NW
Los Banos Adventist School
11 miles, SW
Longview Mennonite School
11 miles, N
Our Lady of Fatima School
12 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Merced Metro Area, CA
University of California-Merced
20 miles, NE
California State University-Stanislaus
24 miles, N
California State University-Fresno
60 miles, SE
University of the Pacific
63 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Merced Metro Area, CA
Memorial Hospital Los Banos
12 miles, SW
Mercy Medical Center
17 miles, NE
Emanuel Medical Center
23 miles, N
Stanislaus Surgical Hospital
35 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Merced Metro Area, CA
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
56 miles, NW
Fresno Yosemite International Airport
62 miles, SE
Monterey Regional Airport
75 miles, SW