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Los Banos, CA Area Guide

Delight in small-town charm in the San Joaquin Valley

Peaceful Welcoming Accessible Diverse Quiet Convenient Historic Agricultural Growing

Located in the heart of Central California, Los Banos sits in the fertile San Joaquin Valley about 30 miles southwest of Merced. Los Banos manages to maintain its peaceful, small-town atmosphere in the midst of recent growth. The friendly residents in Los Banos welcome newcomers. Annual events like the Merced County Spring Fair and the Tomato Festival foster a strong sense of community in addition to the historic downtown area.

Options for outdoor recreation are plentiful at the nearby Pacheco State Park, which boasts 28 miles of trails and access to the San Luis Reservoir. Major destinations such as San Francisco, Sacramento, and Yosemite National Park are all within a two-hour drive of Los Banos. Getting around from Los Banos is easy with access to I-5, Highway 152, and Highway 165.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Los Banos, CA is $806 for one bedroom, $1,237 for two bedrooms, and $1,454 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Los Banos has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$806/month
358 Sq Ft
House
$2,391/month
1,637 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Los Banos, CA is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

54 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

46 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Westside Union Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Grasslands Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Charleston Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Volta Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Mercey Springs Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Los Banos Junior High

Public

Grades 6-8

Creekside Junior High

Public

Grades 6-8

Pacheco High

Public

Grades 9-12

Los Banos High

Public

Grades 9-12

San Luis High (Continuation)

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • San Luis National Wildlife Refuge
  • Los Banos Creek Reservoir

Military Bases

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.