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Merced, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Merced, CA (Merced County) — Census median home value $347,700, county listing prices up about 0.8% over the past year. Market data for Merced houses and the broader area.
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Merced, CA is in Merced County, California — this guide covers houses in Merced and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 89,766, with a median household income of $59,938. Census data puts the median value of houses in Merced at $347,700.
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Market overview
Merced housing market
Merced is in Merced County, California. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Merced and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$347,700
Population (Census ACS)
89,766
Median household income
$59,938
County price trend (2025)
0.79% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Merced market snapshot
Population
89,766
County
Merced County
Median Household Income
$59,938
Median Home Value (city)
$347,700
Median Gross Rent
$1,293/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.8%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Merced's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $347,700.
County Price Trend
Merced County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.79% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Merced has an estimated population of 89,766 and a median household income of $59,938, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Merced's Census-reported median home value works out to about 5.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 26% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Nearby communities include Franklin, Bear Creek, University of California-Merced, Tuttle, McSwain, Atwater, Planada, Winton, El Nido, Cressey, Le Grand, Livingston, Snelling, Ballico, Delhi, Dos Palos Y.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Chowchilla (~18.4 mi), Hornitos (~18.9 mi), Fairmead (~22.2 mi), Catheys Valley (~22.6 mi), Denair (~23.2 mi), Lake Don Pedro (~24.0 mi), La Grange (~24.7 mi), Turlock (~25.1 mi), Hickman (~26.3 mi), Bear Valley (~26.4 mi), Mt. Bullion (~27.7 mi), Waterford (~27.8 mi), Keyes (~29.5 mi), Hughson (~29.5 mi), Madera Acres (~29.8 mi), Newman (~29.9 mi).
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Census & home facts
Merced data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
89,766
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$347,700
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$59,938
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,293
County FHFA annual change (2025)
0.79%
Census place type
city
County
Merced County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
23.25 sq mi
Census GEOID
0646898
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Merced
Schools
Los Banos Unified — 17 schools, 11,020 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Merced addresses may be served by Los Banos Unified, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Merced FAQ
What are houses worth in Merced, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Merced at $347,700.
How much do houses cost in Merced, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in Merced, Census ACS data shows a median value of $347,700. Active listing prices in Merced County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Merced, CA?
Merced houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Merced County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Merced, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Merced's population at approximately 89,766.
What's the median rent in Merced, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Merced at approximately $1,293 per month.
What is the median household income in Merced, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Merced at approximately $59,938.
Is the Merced housing market growing?
Merced County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.79% annual change in 2025.
Is Merced, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Merced's median home value at about 5.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 26% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Merced, CA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Los Banos Unified for many Merced addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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