Housing & Real Estate — Merced, California
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 29,208 |
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| Occupied | 27,482 |
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| Vacant | 1,726 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 12,209 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 15,273 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $372,600 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$438,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,293/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $2,617/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 24.6% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 45.7% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 2,931 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 6,090 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 3,182 |
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| Built before 1960 | 5,419 |
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| Median Year Built | 1982 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
