Property Management in Merced, CA
Merced is the gateway to Yosemite National Park and home to UC Merced — the newest University of California campus. This combination of tourism and higher education creates a unique dual-demand rental market that few Central Valley cities can match.
Why Invest in Merced?
UC Merced is the fastest-growing UC campus, bringing thousands of students, faculty, and staff who need housing. Yosemite draws over 4 million visitors annually, many of whom pass through or stay in Merced. This dual demand — academic year-round plus tourist seasonal — creates one of the most resilient rental markets in the Valley.
Average STR Nightly Rate
$95-135
Average LTR Monthly Rent
$1,500-2,000
Short-Term Rental Opportunity
- Closest major city to Yosemite National Park
- UC Merced families and visiting scholars need short-term stays
- 4+ million Yosemite visitors annually pass through Merced
- Growing event calendar with university activities
Long-Term Rental Opportunity
- UC Merced is the fastest-growing UC campus
- Faculty, staff, and graduate students need quality housing
- Affordable market with strong rent-to-price ratios
- Growing infrastructure and commercial development
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