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Compare Merced to Isla Vista

This post compares Merced, California to Isla Vista, California across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Merced (city) Isla Vista (CDP)
Population 82,008 27,484
Income (median) $38,635 $26,240
Home Value (median) $185,700 $416,700
White 53% 59%
Black 5% 2%
Asian 12% 19%
With Kids 43% 7%
Age (median) 29 20
Rentals 60% 98%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Merced or Isla Vista?
A: Merced has a larger population count than Isla Vista: 82008 compared with 27484 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Merced or in Isla Vista?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Merced.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Merced or Isla Vista?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Merced.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Isla Vista does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 60% for Merced versus 98% for Isla Vista.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Merced may include: Seaside, Lemoore, and Lompoc.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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