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Established in 1855, Merced County is located in the Central Valley of California, with population of almost quarter million. The county seat is Merced; its name comes from the Merced River, the word itself meaning mercy from Spanish. Merced County's 20 school districts serve more than 55,000 K-12 students. The University of California at Merced is located approximately four miles from Merced, in a beautiful country setting next to Lake Yosemite. Notable locations include Kesterson National Wildlife Refuge, Los Banos Regional Park, Mustang Creek, the popular South Beach and Bella Vista Park among many others. With its great schools, exciting lifestyle and beautiful nature, Marced County is a wonderful place to live in and raise a family.
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