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Los Banos, CA


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Los Banos, California

Los Banos, California, in Merced county, is 26 miles SW of Merced, California (center to center) and 60 miles E of San Jose, California. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Merced metropolitan area. Los Banos contains a population of approximately 25,869.

The People and Families of Los Banos

In Los Banos, about 58% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Los Banos, at least compared to other cities of its size. The city has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Los Banos.

Unlike most cities, the city has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Los Banos had a median family income of $45,304.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Los Banos favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $3,216. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Los Banos Housing

Los Banos has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 68% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Los Banos, 93% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Los Banos -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Los Banos Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Los Banos, CA

Comparing Los Banos to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population97
Racial Diversity87
Senior Citizens34
Female Share of the Population24
Age of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty55
Median Family Income44
People in Middle Class or Better45
College Educated Adults13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work97
Working at Home32
Public Transportation Use12
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Affordability of Rents78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
People Living Alone23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime32
Low Violent Crime11

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Bath house between 1900 and 1920

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