Living in Merced County, California

Merced County is a county in California with a population of around 277,680, part of the Merced, CA MSA metro area. The main communities are Merced, Los Baños, Atwater.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $2,119/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $398K. The county has a relatively high unemployment rate at 9.7%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 61°F) and very hot summers (highs around 95°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Merced County has young demographics, with a median age of 31 and a predominantly working-class population (14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.