Housing by town in Merced County, California
Merced County, California has 15 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,343 (±$27) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.0% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,021 in 2015–2019 (+31.5%; Up after inflation).
South Dos Palos has the highest median gross rent ($1,585) and Le Grand the lowest ($866).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,343 (±$27)
- Households that rent
- 46.0%
- Median household income
- $65,510
- Places
- 15
Cities, towns and townships in Merced County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atwater | $1,279 | 47.9% | $64,472 | $363,400 | $2,407 |
| Delhi | $1,274 | 28.4% | $67,500 | $349,700 | $2,514 |
| Dos Palos | $1,125 | 39.8% | $42,367 | $299,500 | $1,663 |
| Franklin | $1,399 | 21.0% | $58,295 | $308,200 | $2,129 |
| Gustine | $1,395 | 43.4% | $59,532 | $441,700 | $2,275 |
| Hilmar-Irwin | $1,536 | 45.6% | $79,948 | $449,600 | $2,724 |
| Le Grand | $866 | 38.3% | $45,938 | $286,000 | $1,337 |
| Livingston | $1,315 | 37.4% | $74,494 | $372,700 | $2,778 |
| Los Banos | $1,557 | 40.2% | $68,171 | $440,900 | $2,918 |
| McSwain | $1,516 | 26.2% | $139,131 | $690,100 | $4,377 |
| Merced | $1,393 | 54.1% | $63,122 | $372,600 | $2,617 |
| Planada | $1,036 | 50.4% | $42,727 | $266,400 | $1,737 |
| Santa Nella | — | 39.4% | $99,154 | $435,000 | $3,417 |
| South Dos Palos | $1,585 | 59.5% | — | $324,500 | $1,304 |
| Winton | $1,156 | 50.1% | $57,015 | $339,400 | $1,818 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,450 | $34,000 | $54,400 |
| 2 people | $23,350 | $38,850 | $62,200 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,700 | $69,950 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $48,550 | $77,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $52,450 | $83,950 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $56,350 | $90,150 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $60,250 | $96,350 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $64,100 | $102,600 |
How the places in Merced County rank across California
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Crime reported to police in Merced County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,617 | 547 | 6,084 | 2,059 | 295,444 | 7 of 7 |
| 2024 | 1,575 | 525 | 6,202 | 2,066 | 300,226 | 7 of 7 |
| 2025 | 1,432 | 478 | 5,513 | 1,838 | 299,894 | 7 of 7 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Merced County recorded 1,432 violent and 5,513 property crimes, 478 and 1,838 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Merced County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merced Police Department | 98,482 | 689 | 2,471 |
| Merced County Sheriff's Office | 92,830 | 343 | 1,310 |
| Los Banos Police Department | 49,457 | 125 | 727 |
| Atwater Police Department | 32,326 | 186 | 668 |
| Livingston Police Department | 14,908 | 50 | 226 |
| Gustine Police Department | 6,139 | 12 | 31 |
| Dos Palos Police Department | 5,752 | 27 | 80 |
ZIP codes in Merced County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93635 | 50,149 | $1,524 | $444,900 | $67,129 | 41.3% |
| 95301 | 43,009 | $1,285 | $390,900 | $68,349 | 43.4% |
| 95340 | 38,303 | $1,317 | $399,100 | $71,193 | 42.8% |
| 95348 | 37,540 | $1,551 | $383,600 | $64,944 | 48.7% |
| 95341 | 36,385 | $1,242 | $334,400 | $57,342 | 61.5% |
| 95334 | 17,363 | $1,412 | $377,000 | $76,277 | 41.2% |
| 95315 | 13,598 | $1,272 | $349,600 | $71,352 | 32.8% |
| 95388 | 13,319 | $1,155 | $345,100 | $57,493 | 50.5% |
| 93620 | 9,927 | $1,027 | $323,400 | $45,456 | 48.2% |
| 95322 | 9,506 | $1,321 | $444,100 | $65,761 | 45.3% |
| 95324 | 7,636 | $1,413 | $462,900 | $76,316 | 47.6% |
| 95365 | 3,963 | $949 | $266,400 | $39,741 | 54.9% |
| 95333 | 2,963 | $932 | $340,200 | $62,813 | 35.7% |
| 95374 | 1,921 | $1,192 | $463,300 | $57,538 | 44.7% |
| 95317 | 827 | $1,016 | $366,700 | $57,153 | 75.1% |
| 95303 | 784 | $942 | $569,400 | $144,375 | 35.0% |
| 95369 | 740 | $910 | $354,900 | $75,750 | 43.9% |
| 95312 | 232 | $670 | — | $80,625 | 35.6% |
| 93665 | 114 | — | — | — | 100.0% |
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Questions about Merced County
What is the crime rate in Merced County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Merced County recorded 478 violent and 1,838 property crimes per 100,000 residents (1,432 violent and 5,513 property crimes in all).
Which place in Merced County has the highest rent?
South Dos Palos has the highest median gross rent, $1,585 (±$607) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Merced County has the lowest rent?
Le Grand has the lowest median gross rent, $866 (±$110) a month.
What is the median rent in Merced County, California?
The median gross rent in Merced County is $1,343 (±$27) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merced County, California
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merced County, California
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Merced, CA MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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