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Merced
City in California, United States
Overview
Merced, dubbed the 'Gateway to Yosemite,' is a midsize city in California's Central Valley known for its agricultural roots and the University of California, Merced. The city offers a mix of historical charm, lively student culture, and easy access to nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
86,333
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
37.30°, -120.48°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
48
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,770
Local Cost
$1,650
Local Income
$2,950
Cashless
85
English
99
Temperature
17.7°C
Summer Avg
26.7°C
Winter Avg
9.4°C
Record High
48.3°C
Record Low
-4.2°C
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
443 mm
Internet Speed
148 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
26
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
2
Parks
16
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MCE
Distance
3 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 20 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 81/100.
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