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Merced, California: crime rate and local statistics
According to the FBI, Merced had 7.0 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 61% higher than the California rate (4.3). Median household income is $63,122 and the median home value is $372,600. Population: about 91,953 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Merced?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Merced at 7.0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (686 in all). It stands at 61% higher than the California rate (4.3); the U.S. figure is 3.3. Its murder count for the year was 6. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 2,377 (24.1 per 1,000 residents). Violent crimes fell 8% between 2022 and 2025 (743 to 686).
| Offense (2025) | Merced count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 686 | 7.0 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 6 | 0.06 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 71 | 0.72 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 120 | 1.2 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 489 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 2,377 | 24.1 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 376 | 3.8 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,711 | 17.4 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 290 | 2.9 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Merced changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 743 | 2,561 | 7 |
| 2023 | 785 | 2,527 | 8 |
| 2024 | 760 | 2,703 | 7 |
| 2025 | 686 | 2,377 | 6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Merced Police Department's own reports.
How does Merced compare with California?
Households in Merced have a median income of $63,122 (California: $99,122). The median owner-occupied home is worth $372,600 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,393 a month. About 91,953 people live on 23 square miles of land, roughly 3,956 per square mile. The city lies in Merced County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Merced | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 91,953 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $63,122 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $372,600 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,393 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 11.3% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 23.9% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 20.2% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 45.9% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 30.0 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Merced?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Merced County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Relatively High), heat waves (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Merced?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Merced city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Merced?
Federal school lists place 32 public and 0 private schools within Merced. 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 1 state park or recreation area: McConnell State Recreation Area.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Merced
Gun shops
No gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Merced city limits. There are 2 licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown).
Liquor stores
7 liquor stores are on the map inside the Merced city limits: Bernies Liquor And Deli (Merced), Bi-Rite Liquors Merced INC (Merced), California Liquors (Merced), Mels Liquor (Merced), Merced Liquor (Merced), U Save Liquor (Merced) and Village Liquors (Merced).
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Merced city limits: Planned Parenthood Mar Monte (Merced).
See them on the map: liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Merced?
In 2025, Merced had 7.0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (686 reported), 61% higher than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 24.1 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Merced?
$63,122 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Merced?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $372,600 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Merced?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Merced County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Relatively High), heat waves (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Turlock, CA (25 mi) · Madera, CA (32 mi) · Modesto, CA (37 mi) · Fresno, CA (52 mi) · Manteca, CA (53 mi) · Clovis, CA (55 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: Merced County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Merced city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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