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Davis, CA vs Merced, CA

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- The median age of a home in Davis is 2.5% older than the median age of a home in Merced.
 Davis, CAMerced, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age40  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$373,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months9.7%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock59.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.147.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.8$11.0
 Homes Owned41.5%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock6.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented52.2%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Davis, CAMerced, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,800$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,650  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,050$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,200  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,820$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,650  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Davis, CAMerced, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented2.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.5%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Davis, CAMerced, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.1%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.4%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.1%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock13.5%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9992.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock24.3%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9996.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock3.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99927.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.8%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.4%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Davis, CAMerced, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock22.9%13.6%
 2000 to 200911.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock10.0%13.6%
 1980 to 198915.4%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock18.4%14.8%
 1960 to 196920.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock9.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19491.5%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock5.0%12.2%
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Reviews for Davis    14 Reviews
T · Davis, CA
Davis is a Green Oasis
Over 4 years ago

We owned a home in Davis for 10 years. There are so many good things about the town. The downtown area has many unique shops and restaurants. The Arboretum walking trail  More

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Matt · Cato, NY
Davis - Bicycling from 1 to 18 years old Creates S
Over 13 years ago

Amazing city of diverse culture, food and transportation.  More

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Abhd · Davis, CA
Pretty Safe
Over 14 years ago

Here's my take on the total of 16 years living in Davis, CA for those contemplating a move here. Kids are generally polite and law abiding. They tend to score well  More

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Reviews for Merced    44 Reviews
Sean · Merced, CA
Merced: The Hippest Place in the Valley
Over 5 years ago

Merced is totally slept on - you want a little bit of everything CA has to offer, at a fraction of the price of other CA cities? Merced is the place to go. The town  More

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Nate · Merced, CA
Good place to live
Over 5 years ago

Good place to live. More affordable than most of california. The city is growing and there is alot of business and growth here. Moved from the Bay area years ago and  More

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Nate · Merced, CA
Great place to live. Do not listen to angry people
Over 5 years ago

Great place to live. Lots of progress and changes coming to the city. Great place to raise a family. UC Merced is expanding and businesses are investing. Downtown is  More

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