Livability Score

75
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (11) A+
Wired Internet Cafe
Coffee Shop
Donut King
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Manley's Donut 2
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mario's Taco Shop
Coffee Shop
Cafe Sol
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Em-Tea
Coffee Shop
Hanger BBQ
Coffee Shop
Rose's Old Fashion Chili Dog
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (10) A+
Merced County Courthouse Museum
Museum
Mainplace Cinema
Cinema
Merced Theater
Theatre Arts
Lens 360
Theatre Arts
Multicultural Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Applegate Zoo
Zoo
Club Mercedes
Nightclub
UA Regency 7
Cinema
Yosemite Wildlife Museum
Museum
La Casada Night Club
Nightclub
Food and Drink (42) A+
Bernies Liquor
Alcohol
O’Ryleigh’s Tavern
Bar
KFC
Fast Food
Mario's Taco Shop
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
In-N-Out Burger
Fast Food
The Doghouse
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Yum Yum Donuts
Fast Food
Stop 2 Save
Alcohol
Maria's Taco Shop
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Victoria's Mexican Food
Fast Food
Merced Liquor
Alcohol
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
El Pollo Loco
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (12) C-
Save More Market
Grocery Store
Merced Food Center
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Cardenas
Grocery Store
El Porvenir
Grocery Store
Save Mart
Grocery Store
FoodMaxx
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Kl Market
Grocery Store
You Cheng Market
Grocery Store
Handi Stop 2
Grocery Store
Rancho San Miguel Market
Grocery Store
Raley's
Grocery Store
Mi Cielo Bakery
Bakery
Parks (53) A+
Court House Square Park
Park
Bob Hart Park
Park
Bear Creek Park
Park
Applegate Park Mountain
Park
McNamara Park
Park
Civic Ballpark
Park
Burbank Park
Park
Merced County Fairgrounds
Park
Gilbert Macias Park
Park
Black Rascal Creek Park
Park
Ada Givens Park
Park
Sante Fe Park
Park
Ada Givens Park
Park
Stephen Grey Park
Park
Stephen Leonard Park
Park
Rahilly Park
Park
Flanagan Park
Park
Black Rascal Strip Park
Park
Fahrens Park
Park
Roland D. Brooks Jr. Neighborhood Park
Park
Fahrens Park
Park
Youth Sports Complex
Park
Joe Herb Park
Park
Santa Fe Park
Park
Rahilly Park
Park
Shops (59) A+
Graham Eye Clinic
Optician
Slater's Home Furnishings
Furniture
Sherwin-Williams Co
Home Improvement
Circle K
Convenience Store
The Shop
Hairdresser
House Of Furniture
Furniture
Second Time Around, The
Books
Tony's Cellular
Electronics
Woodmill Furniture Co
Furniture
Tioga Florist
Florist
Valora's Hairstyling
Beauty
Smileys
Electronics
Off The Wall Smoke Shop
Convenience Store
Mobile Communications Inc
Electronics
House Of Furniture
Furniture
Moosehead Stereo Repair
Electronics
Downtown Divas/Get Nailed
Beauty
Irma's Hair Styling
Beauty
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Parker's Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Factory 2-U
Clothing
Thrift Center
Discount Store
ampm
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Kohl's
Department Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in Merced.
Public Transit Stops (6)
Stops & Stations A+
Merced
Transit Station
Merced Amtrak
Bus Stop
Merced, CA (MCD)
Bus Stop
Merced Transpo
Bus Stop
Merced Airport
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.9% F
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cost of living D

The cost of living in Merced is 116/100 - which is 17% lower than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

Merced crime rates are 3,543 per 100k, which is 25% higher than California
Property Crime
2,742 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
801 crimes per 100k F
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employment D

The median income in Merced is $49,973 - which is 22% lower than California.
Med. Household Income
$49,973 F
Unemployment Rate
6.7% F
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (82)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Merced City Police
Police
Merced Urology Medical Group
Doctor
Children's Medical Clinic Of Merced
Clinic
Mercy Medical Center Merced Dominican Campus
Hospital
Merced Orthopedics
Doctor
Intawan Komsant
Doctor
Merced Fire Station 51
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Sutter Merced Medical Center
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Fuh Md, Chenn-Yow
Doctor
Fountain View Radiology
Doctor
Fountain View Urgent Care
Doctor
Anglin & Uppal Enterprises
Doctor
Merced Medical Offices
Doctor
Olive Medical Offices
Doctor
Olivewood One Professional Center
Clinic
Faculty Associates Med Group
Doctor
Evergreen Care Medical
Clinic
Mri Medical Group
Doctor
Merced Pathology Med Group
Doctor
Mri Medical Group
Doctor
Hylond Healthcare & Rehab. Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Franciscan Healthcare Center
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Merced home prices are $251,500 - which is 39% lower than California
Home Price
$251,500 A
Home Appreciation Rate
32% A+
Home Affordability
5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools D

The Merced graduation rate is 71% - which is 11% lower than California
School Test Scores
34% F
High School Grad. Rates
71% D-
Elementary Schools (30) D-
John Muir Elementary
Merced Scholars Charter
Harest Christian School
John C. Fremont Elementary
Merced County Special Education
Don Stowell Elementary
Charles Wright Elementary
Luther Burbank Elementary
Ada Givens Elementary
Stone Ridge Christian Schools
Rudolph Rivera Elementary
Margaret Sheehy Elementary
Alicia Reyes Elementary
Leontine Gracey Elementary
Allan Peterson Elementary
Grace Bishop School
Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary
Valley Merced Community
St Paul Lutheran
Farmdale Elementary
Merced City School District Community Day
Stone Ridge Christian Elementary
Weaver Preschool
Weaver Middle
Pioneer Elementary
High Schools (15) A+
Independence High (Alternative)
Sequoia High
Yosemite High (Continuation)
Merced Scholars Charter
Harest Christian School
Merced County Rop
Merced County Special Education
Come Back Charter
Merced High
Stone Ridge Christian Schools
Grace Bishop School
Valley Merced Community
Golden Valley High
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ratings B

Merced has an overall rating of 72% from 12 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (11)
From AreaVibes D-
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Merced, CA - Good Family Fun 4 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 09, 2010) I got to visit Merced, California while attending an old friends wedding. They have a great little concession stand with great prices and variety. The people in Merced were so nice there I had to mention them. While in town we visited the Merced County Courthouse Museum. They hav ...Read More e cool exhibits and is a great walkthrough of history. If you are traveling down 99 Hwy, you will see the Courthouse (easy to spot as it is the tallest building the city!) and they have a nice little park for the kids.

I have two young children, so I decided to take them to Kiwanis Kiddieland. They had an amazing time, and after going to Kiddieland and the Zoo, I spent a total of $30.00! So if you have kids and are strapped for cash then you must visit. The Zoo was great. You can buy goat feed for 0.25 cents a cup and let the kids feed the goats. The zoo had everything you would expect with one mountain lion, bears, monkeys, bobcats, and a reptile area. It won't be much for the adults but the kids are sure to love the visit and at a price so affordable you will be happy to pay to keep them preoccupied. Overall, I recommend the city of Merced as a great place to take your family. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Merced? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Court House Square Park
      Bob Hart Park
      Bear Creek Park
      Applegate Park Mountain
      McNamara Park
      Civic Ballpark
      Burbank Park
      Merced County Fairgrounds

      Entertainment

      Merced County Courthouse Museum
      Mainplace Cinema
      Merced Theater
      Lens 360
      Multicultural Arts Center
      Applegate Zoo
      Club Mercedes
      UA Regency 7

      Food & Drink

      Bernies Liquor
      O’Ryleigh’s Tavern
      KFC
      Mario's Taco Shop
      Subway
      In-N-Out Burger
      The Doghouse
      Popeyes

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Merced? Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in Merced.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      D Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Merced? The cost of living in Merced is 116/100 - which is 17% lower than California.
      Merced
      116

      16% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Merced? Merced crime rates are 3,543, which are 25% higher than California
      Total Crime
      3,543 per 100k people

      52% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 29

      52% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      14%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Merced? The median income in Merced is $49,973 which is 22% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $49,97310% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,51828% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      45% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Merced a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Sutter Merced Medical Center
      Mercy Medical Center Merced Dominican Campus
      Mercy Medical Center Merced

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Merced Pathology Med Group
      Merced Medical Offices
      Olive Medical Offices
      Anglin & Uppal Enterprises
      Advanced Physical Therapy
      Associated Ent Of Merced
      Carreon Adrian Md
      Dela Pena Nicolas Md

      A+ Housing

      What are Merced home prices? Merced home prices are $251,500 - which is 39% lower than California
      Median home value
      $251,50036% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0329% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      43%

      33% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Merced have good schools? The Merced graduation rate is 71% - which is 11% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      71%

      14% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      34%

      30% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      21:1

      30% higher than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Merced a good place to live? Merced has an overall rating of 72% from 12 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      72%

      12 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      52%

      11 total surveys

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