Reviews & Comments
Merced, CA
The best place....near hell. -
4/24/2011OK, Merced isn't the worst place to live but consider these factors:
1. Weather.It can get as hot as 110F and as cold as 30F during the years I lived in Merced.
2. Gardening. Digging a hole in the ground can be back breaking because most of Merced's soil isn't soil but clay! Yes, it's hard as rocks and you would need to soak the ground for days before digging or use a jackhammer to do the work.
3. Education. Quality high schools do not exist in Merced. Most - if any - people who move to Merced with children eventually find themselves frustrated with poor quality of schools. That's if they care about quality education for their kids.
4. Social value. Merced has one of the highest crime rates in the nation. Many are either on drugs, don't speak English, or both. There's a growing and overwhelming Hispanic (Mexican) population in Merced.
5. Culture. There isn't much. No symphony. No decent cafe. No art gallery. No museum worthwhile to spend your time. But you'll get free Mexican music from boomboxes driving around your neighborhood.
But Merced isn't all that bad. You can think of it this way: if you are going to head to hell, Merced is a good gateway.