Stockton–Lodi metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Ballico, CA
$522,100Median home value
Merced CountyArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About Ballico
Ballico is a tiny farming community in Merced County's almond and dairy country, set along the Merced River's old floodplain. It's quiet Central Valley farm living with Turlock's services 15 minutes away and the Bay Area reachable for weekend trips.
Home prices in Ballico
The median home value in Ballico is $522,100.
Top places in Ballico
- Turlock — dining, shopping, and CSU Stanislaus, 15 minutes northwest.
- Merced River — fishing and riverside parks nearby.
- Modesto — 25 minutes north for the mall and the Gallo Center.
- Yosemite National Park — about 2 hours east.
- San Francisco Bay Area — about 90 minutes northwest.
- Castle Air Museum — in Atwater, 20 minutes southeast.
Commuting from Ballico
- Turlock is about 15 minutes northwest for jobs and shopping.
- Modesto City-County Airport is roughly 25 minutes north.
- The Bay Area is about 90 minutes northwest via I-5/580.
Ballico FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Ballico, CA?
The median home value in Ballico is $522,100. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Ballico, CA?
Turlock is about 15 minutes northwest for jobs and shopping.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.