About 

Merced is a family-friendly community located in California’s Great Central Valley. Known as the “Gateway to Yosemite,” the city boasts a low cost of living and first-rate quality of life. Merced is in a great central location that allows residents to travel 2 hours east to Yosemite National Park, 2 hours north to Sacramento, and 2 hours north-west to San Francisco. The city of Merced has plenty in town to do too. In Downtown Merced, you can find The Playhouse Community Theatre and the Merced Multicultural Art Center to provide entertainment and enrich the community. There are also many dining options for your convenience. Residents can take in natural beauty by walking trails, and abundant parks, visiting the Merced Wild Refuge or Henderson Park as well. The scenic Lake Yosemite, which is near the new UC campus, offers beautiful views and seasonal recreational activities. Since the opening of UC Merced, the city has grown substantially and there is constant construction allowing the city to keep growing. Search for your home today!

 University of California, Merced

Downtown Merced