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Planada, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Planada, CA (Merced County) — Census median home value $237,200, county listing prices up about 0.8% over the past year. Market data for Planada houses and the broader area.
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Planada, CA is in Merced County, California — this guide covers houses in Planada and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 3,524, with a median household income of $45,588. Census data puts the median value of houses in Planada at $237,200.
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Market overview
Planada housing market
Planada is in Merced County, California. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Planada and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$237,200
Population (Census ACS)
3,524
Median household income
$45,588
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
Planada market snapshot
Population
3,524
County
Merced County
Median Household Income
$45,588
Median Home Value (city)
$237,200
Median Gross Rent
$981/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 Planada's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $237,200.
County Price Trend
Merced County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.79% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Planada has an estimated population of 3,524 and a median household income of $45,588, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Planada's Census-reported median home value works out to about 5.2x 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 Tuttle, Bear Creek, Le Grand, University of California-Merced, Merced, Franklin, El Nido, McSwain, Atwater, Snelling, Winton, Cressey, Livingston, Ballico, Dos Palos Y, Delhi.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Chowchilla (~12.8 mi), Hornitos (~15.4 mi), Catheys Valley (~15.6 mi), Fairmead (~16.3 mi), Mt. Bullion (~21.5 mi), Bear Valley (~22.1 mi), Madera Acres (~23.4 mi), Mariposa (~23.6 mi), Lake Don Pedro (~24.4 mi), Madera (~25.9 mi), La Grange (~26.9 mi), Bootjack (~27.2 mi), Midpines (~28.2 mi), Parksdale (~28.9 mi), Parkwood (~29.1 mi), Coulterville (~30.0 mi).
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Census & home facts
Planada data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
3,524
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$237,200
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$45,588
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$981
County FHFA annual change (2025)
0.79%
Census place type
CDP
County
Merced County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
1.74 sq mi
Census GEOID
0657582
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 Planada
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
Planada FAQ
What are houses worth in Planada, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Planada at $237,200.
How much do houses cost in Planada, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in Planada, Census ACS data shows a median value of $237,200. Active listing prices in Merced County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Planada, CA?
Planada 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 Planada, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Planada's population at approximately 3,524.
What's the median rent in Planada, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Planada at approximately $981 per month.
What is the median household income in Planada, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Planada at approximately $45,588.
Is the Planada housing market growing?
Merced County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.79% annual change in 2025.
Is Planada, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Planada's median home value at about 5.2 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 Planada, CA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Los Banos Unified for many Planada addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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