Merced County

CA · Pop. 119,806 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Merced County is a suburban county in CA with a population of approximately 119,806.

$/Acre: $10,098

Property Tax: 0.73%

Growing Season: 310 days

Broadband: 90%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 92.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.73%

Local Sales Tax0.46%

Combined Sales Tax7.71%

Cost of Living Index123.2

Median Household Income$46,401

Poverty Rate14%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,098

Median Home Price$551K

Acres for Sale2150

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season310 days

Annual Rainfall54.4 inches

Avg Summer High77°F

Avg Winter Low43°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,100 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)191 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.9

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K501

Property Crime /100K530

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage90%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City30 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%

Ag EconomyModerate