Merced, CA
Metro area in California · Updated Jan 2026
12-Month Forecast ↓ -0.1%
Median Home Value
$409,515
↓ -2.0%
Year-over-year
Median Rent
$1,854/mo
↓ -0.2%
Year-over-year
Rental Yield
5.4%
Good for investors
5-Year Appreciation
+28.1%
Income Needed to Buy
$101,079
20% down, 30% DTI max
Active Listings
516
For-sale inventory
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.4
Neutral market
Price Forecast
3 Months
↑ +0.1%
12 Months
↓ -0.1%