Merced County, California
Merced Real Estate and Local Guide
A San Joaquin Valley college city and county seat of Merced County, home to UC Merced. It is often called the "Gateway to Yosemite" for its position less than two hours from the national park. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Merced best.
About the area
Living in Merced, CA
Merced is known as the "Gateway to Yosemite".
The housing market
Homes in Merced
- About 44% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 65% of homes are detached single-family houses.
- The median home value is about $347,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Merced home
Merced County Courthouse Museum
1875 former courthouse now operating as a county museum
Castle Air Museum
Aviation museum at the former Castle Air Force Base
University of California, Merced
UC campus that opened in 2005
Applegate Park
About 32-acre community park near downtown with a zoo and playground
Lake Yosemite Regional Park
County lake park for swimming, picnicking, and boating
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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.