Here's what it costs to live in Merced, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,393 per month, while the typical home is valued around $372,600. Households earn a median of $63,122 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$63,122
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,393
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$372,600
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,116
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,213
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,503
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,067
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
91,953
Latest estimate
Median Age
30 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,279
Per month
Avg Home Value
$375,633
Census ACS
January Avg
48°F
July Avg
80°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.1
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
92.4%
What is the cost of living index for Merced?
The cost of living index for Merced is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Merced?
The median gross rent in Merced is $1,393 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Merced?
The median household income in Merced is $63,122 per year.
What is the median home value in Merced?
The median home value in Merced is $372,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Merced?
Air quality data for Merced is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Merced?
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
