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Merced, California

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A city of about 290,000 people an hour southeast of Modesto.

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Where Merced lands for your search

Single men 28–40 (never married, divorced or widowed)

Ranked 143of 193 cities

Overall score

34/100

Matches14,091single men
Compatibility94where 100 is the US average

Balance

Dating pool balance: 105 men per 100 women

Biggest pluses: walkable neighborhoods, the weather · Biggest minus: Places to go out

The white historic Tioga Hotel with tall palm trees on a sunny day in downtown Merced.

What Merced is like

Rent$1,361median 1-bedroom monthly rent, with utilitiesPricier than most citiesSee all cities by rent
Everyday prices103where the US average is 100About the US averageSee all cities by everyday prices
Places to go out108bars, cafés and venues per 100,000 adultsFar fewer than most citiesSee all cities by places to go out
Getting around on foot11.0walkability, 1 to 20Among the most walkableSee all cities by walkability
Nice days a year117days that are mild and dry enough to be outsideFar more than most citiesSee all cities by nice days a year
Students90college students per 1,000 adultsMore than most citiesSee all cities by students
Who lives here290,000people, of whom 190,000 are adultsA modest-sized citySee all cities by population
Political lean47% Democratic · 51% Republican2024 presidential vote, whole metro area
DemocraticEveryone elseRepublicanSee all cities by political lean
Violent crime478reported per 100,000 people a yearFar higher than most cities
Property crime1,838reported per 100,000 people a yearHigher than most cities
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