Median Age
33 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
31%
Over 65
12%
Los Banos
Los Banos, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$808
Population
51,642
Renter Mix
39% Rent
Delight in small-town charm in the San Joaquin Valley
Peaceful
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Welcoming
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Diverse
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Quiet
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Historic
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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.
Explore the City
Los Banos is a quintessential part of California's food basket.
Wool Growers Restaurant of Los Banos has been around for over 100 years.
Shops and restaurants line Main Street in Downtown Los Banos.
Mediterranean homes are popular near downtown Los Banos.
Take car tours through San Luis National Wildlife Refuge in Los Banos.
Route 152 gives Los Banos commuters access to Merced and San Jose.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$65,563
Average: $79,104
Education
5,350
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
21,687
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Los Banos has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
7%
Other Education
93%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Los Banos, CA is $803 for one bedroom, $1,241 for two bedrooms, and $1,459 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Los Banos has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$803/month
358 Sq Ft
House
$2,421/month
1,622 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Los Banos, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
884 Students
Public
Grades K-5
573 Students
Public
Grades K-5
387 Students
Public
Grades K-5
374 Students
Public
Grades K-5
608 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
938 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
812 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,725 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,543 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
82 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- San Luis National Wildlife Refuge
- Los Banos Creek Reservoir
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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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.