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A fast-growing suburb of Merced
Bellevue Ranch embraces big changes — especially the construction of new homes taking over this undeveloped northern part of Merced. In fact, it’s been growing so quickly that the city realized it needs its own fire station; Station 56 will be completed within the next few years. The root of the growth can be traced to the University of California Merced, known as UC Merced, whose students are driving a high demand for housing. Here in Bellevue Ranch, students and other residents enjoy a suburban neighborhood that feels much quieter than most of the city and is known for having family-friendly parks.
Bellevue Ranch is a quiet neighborhood on the edge of Merced.
Bellevue Ranch is an expanding area of both established and new homes in Merced.
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New construction and 1980s ranch-style houses in Bellevue Ranch
North of downtown Merced, Bellevue Ranch sprawls out with winding subdivisions free of through traffic and city noise. “The Foothill Drive intersection is pretty safe, with a lot of families. There’s a mix of families and college students living in the houses there,” says Alicia Hernandez, bartender at Native Son and graduate of UC Merced. Although the area’s CAP Index Crime Score is 4 out of 10, the same as the national average, it’s lower than nearby Downtown Merced, which has a 7 out of 10. The residential neighborhood mostly has single-family homes, with yards often landscaped with boxwood shrubs and rose bushes. The backyards are usually large enough for patios. Since Bellevue Ranch has expanded rapidly in recent years, it has many newer homes and continues to grow with brand new construction. The architecture is mostly contemporary, accented by Mediterranean touches like tiled roofs and stucco exteriors. On the southern side of the neighborhood, there are houses built in the 1980s. Contemporary homes range from $450,000 to $700,000, while 1980s ranch-style homes range from $350,000 to $500,000.
Bellevue Ranch features many homes with Mediterranean accents.
Solar panels can be found on homes throughout Bellevue Ranch.
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Elmer Murchie Park, Merced Dog Park and more recreation
Centrally located in Bellevue Ranch, Elmer Murchie Park is a busy spot. “There’s a bus stop in front of the park, and a lot of families go there,” Hernandez says. Its most popular feature is a fenced-in playground area, but it also has sidewalk paths, basketball hoops and a gazebo with picnic tables. Merced Golf & Country Club, less than a mile northeast of the community, is a private 18-hole course with a sit-down restaurant on the premises. At Merced Dog Park, which borders the community’s southwest corner, there are separate sections for small dogs and bigger dogs, plus a bocce ball court for their owners. About 3 miles east of Bellevue Ranch, Yosemite Lake County Park features an artificial reservoir with a swimming beach, piers and a boardwalk. It also has picnic pavilions and buildings for private events. “They have little spots that you can reserve. My brother got married there, and my best friend and I had our graduation party there,” says Emerson Chavez, bartender at Native Son.
Take your dog for some exercise at Merced Dog Park.
Elmer Murchie Park is a quiet neighborhood park in Merced.
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An array of restaurants and shopping in The Promenade
The Promenade shopping center, a mile southeast of the neighborhood, has a diverse selection of eateries. The casual boba tea shop Quickly also serves rice bowls and bento boxes. Turmeric Indian Cuisine has classics like curry and samosas, as well as a popular lunch buffet. Strings is an Italian restaurant with comfortable patio seating, equipped with umbrellas, heat lamps and firepits. The Promenade also has other retail for convenient errands, like a barbershop and an optician. Half a mile west of this retail hub, there’s a Sprouts Farmers Market grocery store.
Residents of Bellevue Ranch are close to a variety of unique and chain restaurants.
Turmeric Indian Cuisine is a local favorite for lunch in the Bellevue Ranch area.
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Franklin Elementary School, El Capitan High School and higher education
On Niche, Franklin Elementary School has a C-plus rating, and Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle School has a B-minus. El Capitan High School has a B-plus and offers career pathways, including health science and medical technology, and agriculture and natural resources. For higher education, Merced College is directly south of the neighborhood. The public community college has a new building called the Agricultural and Industrial Technology Complex, home to labs and classrooms for horticulture, agribusiness and more. Well known for its carbon neutral campus, the University of California Merced offers 60 undergraduate programs and a wide variety of majors, including sociology and mechanical engineering.
El Capitan High School serves grades 9-12 in Merced.
Merced College offers a variety of classes and programs in Merced.
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The Kids Discovery Station and the Applegate Park Zoo
Less than a mile south of the neighborhood, the Kids Discovery Station is a nonprofit museum where kids can interact with a variety of exhibits. These cover topics like health, the geography of the Central Valley and digital technology. The museum also has an art studio equipped with paints and colored pencils. Discovery Days fall on the last Sunday of every month and offer free admission. At the Applegate Park Zoo, visitors can see about 75 rescued animals, including a wallaby, spider monkeys and a raccoon named Java. Adjacent to the zoo, an amusement park section has a train ride and a rollercoaster for kids.
Families can spend an afternoon feeding goats at the Applegate Park Zoo in Merced.
The Applegate Park Zoo is a small and unique place to learn about animals in Merced.
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5 miles north of downtown Merced and the Golden State Highway
Bellevue Ranch is a car-dependent neighborhood. It’s about 5 miles north of downtown Merced via M Street. The neighborhood’s also 5 miles north of U.S. Route 99, also called the Golden State Highway. Residents can take this route for 60-mile drives to Fresno. Dignity Health Hospital - Mercy Medical Center is only about 2 miles south of Bellevue Ranch. Fresno International Airport, the nearest major airport, is about 70 miles east of the neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Applegate Park
Merced Dog Park
Elmer Murchie Neighborhood Park
Burbank Park
Merino Park
Fahrens Park
Lake Yosemite County Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Bellevue Ranch
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bellevue Ranch, Merced sell after 69 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Bellevue Ranch, Merced over the last 12 months is $471,649, up 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has Equal Renters and Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,348
Median Age
30
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$79,813
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$89,500
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.2%
College Graduates
25.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.8%
% Population in Labor Force
61%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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