Merced

What is Merced California known for?

Known as the “Gateway to Yosemite,” the city boasts a low cost of living and first-rate quality of life. Merced enjoys close proximity to Yosemite National Park and is a convenient two-hour drive from San Francisco and Sacramento.

Is Merced California a good place to live?

Merced ranks as one of the worst cities for crime, employment, housing costs. To determine America's worst cities to live in, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed data on the 551 U.S. cities with a population of 65,000 or more as measured by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Why is Merced called Merced?

The county derives its name from the Merced River, or El Río de Nuestra Señora de la Mercedes (River of Our Lady of Mercy); named in 1806 by an expedition headed by Gabriel Moraga, which came upon it at the end of a hot dusty ride.

What city is Merced close to?

Turlock. Turlock is a 30-minute drive north of Merced and is the second largest city in Stanislaus County with a population of more than 70,000 people.

Is Merced expensive?

The Cost of Living is Low

Merced is one of the state's least-expensive cities to live in. The area was hit hard by the 2008 recession, and there are still some homes sitting empty. That means it's relatively easy to find an affordable, quality home. That low cost of living extends to other expenses.

What's the crime rate in Merced?

A total of 1,660 violent crimes were reported in the metro area in 2020, or 599 for every 100,000 people.
...
Merced, CA Is Among the Most Dangerous US Metro Areas.

Metro area	Merced, CA
Violent crimes per 100,000 people, 2020	599
Total violent crimes, 2020	1,660
Murders per 100,000 people, 2020	8.7
Total murders, 2020	24

What cities are in Merced?

Merced County/Cities

How far is UC Merced from the city?

about eight miles

UC Merced, 5200 N. Lake Road, is about eight miles northeast of the city of Merced's downtown area. Driving directions to the campus from the region's major airports (San Francisco, Sacramento, San Jose and Fresno) are available online.

What is UC Merced acceptance rate?

84.8% (2020)

University of California Merced / Acceptance rate

What is it like living in Merced CA?

Living in Merced offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Merced there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Merced and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Merced are above average.

What is the best area to live in Merced?

Some of the best neighborhoods in or around Merced, California are North Merced, Bellevue Ranch and South Merced. Consider buying or renting a home in one of these popular neighborhoods.

Is Merced CA growing?

Among California cities with populations over 30,000, Merced ranked second among the 10 fastest growing cities, according to a May 7 state Department of Finance news release. The 2,710 new residents calling Merced home represented a 3.1% increase to 90,971 people from Jan. 1, 2020 to 2021.

What is the closest major airport to Merced California?

The nearest airport to Merced is Merced (MCE) Airport which is 2 miles away. Other nearby airports include San Jose (SJC) (80.1 miles), Oakland (OAK) (99.5 miles), San Francisco (SFO) (107.4 miles) and Sacramento (SMF) (113.9 miles).

Is there an airport in Merced California?

Come Fly With Us

The Merced Yosemite Regional Airport (MCE) offers a short commute, free parking, simple check-in, no long lines and professional TSA baggage inspection services. Departing from Merced is easy!