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Merced, CA

Name: Merced, CA
Rating: 2.8

Population: 81,461

Key findings

Merced has a Livability Score of 60_/100, which is considered below average
Merced crime rates are 21% higher than the California average
Cost of living in Merced is 24% lower than the California average
Merced real estate prices are 58% lower than the California average
Rental prices in Merced are 34% lower than the California average

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18%Family friendly 64%Public transit is accessible 27%Walkable to grocery stores 27%Yards are well-kept 36%Lots of parks 18%Walkable to restaurants 36%Friendly neighbors 18%Safe at night 45%Pet friendly 64%Streets have sidewalks 9%A quiet area 18%Sense of community

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Merced Demographics

Population81,461 Median Age29.4 Have Kids (under 18)55%

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Top Rated Schools in Merced

Name	Grades	Students	Proficiency
Ada Givens Elementary School	KG - 6	564	n/a
Luther Burbank Elementary School	KG - 6	647	n/a
St Paul Lutheran	PK - 5	73	n/a
Elementary School	9 - 12	1,664	n/a
Joe Stefani	3 - 6	588	n/a
Allan Peterson Elementary School	KG - 6	676	n/a
Merced Scholars Charter	6 - 12	124	n/a
Merced High	9 - 12	1,729	n/a

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Merced, CA - Good Family Fun

Attractions8/10

Community9/10

Nightlife3/10

Dining3/10

Shopping7/10

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 have 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.

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Source: The Merced, CA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the 2016 United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).