In Merced, California, the median home price is $418,996, compared with the California median of $860,133; median household income is $65,510; the population is 290,201; schools rate 4.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 464.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 31.3 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Merced at a glance
Population
290,201
Median Household Income
$65,510
Typical Home Value
$418,996
School District Rating
4.9
Violent Crime Rate
464.8
Avg Commute Time
31.3
About Merced
Merced has a population of 290,201. The median home value is $418,996, 51% below the California median. Median household income is $65,510 (34% below the California median). The most populated towns are Merced, Atwater, and Los Banos.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Merced
9 towns, by population.
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Merced at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Merced?
- Merced has a population of 290,201 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Merced?
- The median home value in Merced is $418,996. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Merced?
- Median household income in Merced is $65,510 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Merced in?
- Merced is in California.
- How many towns are in Merced?
- Merced contains 9 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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