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Los Banos, California

city · Merced County

At a glance

47,593
Population
$440,900
Median home value (all homes)
45% above U.S. median
$463,701
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,557/mo
Median rent
16% above U.S. median
$68,171
Median household income
13% below U.S. median
54.6 min
Average commute
82.7%
Homes with broadband
25.05%
Locations with fiber available
8.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 119 — 19% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing63% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities13% above
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost192% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college32 mi
Nearest community college28 mi
Nearest technical college26 mi
High school graduates71.6%
College graduates12.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region California Central Valley Economic Development Corporation
Regional marketing group promoting job creation and investment attraction across six Central Valley counties, offering site location assistance, data, incentives information, and real estate resources.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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