University of California-Merced 49 Poor
University of California-Merced Livability #1,160 ranked city in California#25,748 ranked city in the USARanks better than 12% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in University of California-Merced

PROS
  • Commute

    The high commute score in this area could imply easy access to public transportation, as well as shorter-than-average commute times to your workplace.

  • Ratings

    According to recent surveys and polls, locals had excellent ratings for walkability to nearby amenities, safety, access to public transit and the overall sense of community in the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Cost Of Living

    This area is known for its high cost of living, which means you should anticipate higher costs for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries, and health care.

  • Employment

    This area earns a low score in the employment category due to low household income levels and high unemployment rates, which may pose challenges in seeking job opportunities.

  • Housing

    High-priced homes, limited home affordability and an unstable real estate market featuring below-average home prices might contribute to this area's low housing score.

  • Schools

    The low schools score might be a result of factors like lower than average education levels, lackluster reading and math scores and the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools.

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      University of California-Merced transportation information

      Statistic University of California-Merced California National
      Average one way commuten/a28min26min
      Workers who drive to workn/a73.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpooln/a10.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transitn/a5.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicyclen/a1.1%0.6%
      Workers who walkn/a2.7%2.8%
      Working from homen/a5.4%4.6%
      Source: The University of California-Merced, CA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).