Merced County, California
Dos Palos Real Estate and Local Guide
Dos Palos is a small agricultural city on the west side of Merced County, founded in the 1890s through Henry Miller's colony settlement. The community is largely Hispanic and family-oriented, surrounded by San Joaquin Valley farmland. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Dos Palos best.
About the area
Living in Dos Palos, CA
The name Dos Palos, Spanish for two timbers, comes from two large poplar trees noted by explorer Gabriel Moraga in the 1820s.
The housing market
Homes in Dos Palos
- About 56% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 86% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $285,300.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Dos Palos home
Dos Palos Jailhouse Museum
Local history museum housed in the town's former jail
Jerry O'Banion Library
Merced County branch library dedicated in 2025 and named for a longtime county supervisor
O'Banion Park
Community park with baseball diamonds, basketball courts, and Del Hale Hall
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.