Stockton–Lodi metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to McSwain, CA
$690,100Median home value
Merced CountyArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About McSwain
McSwain is an unincorporated community bordering Atwater in central Merced County, with its own elementary school district. Homes on large lots mix with farmland, and the community keeps a rural character minutes from Merced's services. UC Merced and the county's job centers are a short drive east.
Home prices in McSwain
The median home value in McSwain is $690,100.
Top places in McSwain
- Atwater — neighboring city with shops and dining.
- Merced — county seat, UC Merced, and downtown ~10 min east.
- Castle Air Museum — aviation museum in nearby Atwater.
- Lake Yosemite — county park with lake ~15 min east.
- Merced National Wildlife Refuge — birding ~30 min south.
Commuting from McSwain
- Merced Regional Airport, ~15 min.
- CA-99 and CA-140 are the main highways; Amtrak San Joaquins from Merced.
- Many residents commute to Merced, Atwater, or UC Merced.
McSwain FAQs
- What is the housing market like in McSwain, CA?
The median home value in McSwain is $690,100. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from McSwain, CA?
Merced Regional Airport, ~15 min.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.