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 · estimate
45
Female Safety
48
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 81/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.