Dos Palos, CA

Dos Palos, California

Dos Palos, California, in Merced county, is 23 miles S of Merced, California (center to center) and 50 miles W of Fresno, California. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Merced metropolitan area. Dos Palos contains a population of approximately 4,581.

The People and Families of Dos Palos

In Dos Palos, about 56% of adults are married. Dos Palos has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dos Palos had a median family income of $35,906.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Dos Palos favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Dos Palos Housing

Dos Palos has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 63% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in Dos Palos tend toward the low side for California. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the city the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Dos Palos, 91% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Dos Palos -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

Dos Palos strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 5%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 15%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Dos Palos, CA

Comparing Dos Palos to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Dos Palos Almanac

Dos Palos Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Dos Palos Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Dos Palos High Schools (2004)

DOS PALOS HIGH
1701 E. BLOSSOM ST.
209-392-2131
A Title I school.
Serves 709 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20

WESTSIDE HIGH (CONT.)
22369 6TH ST.
209-392-2766
A Non-traditional School
A Title I school.
Serves 96 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 24

DOS PALOS ADULT SCHOOL
1682 CENTER
Serves 6 students.

Dos Palos Colleges

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