Gustine is a city in Merced County, California. Gustine is located 29 miles (47 km) west of Merced, at an elevation of 98 feet (30 m). At the 2020 census, the city population was 6,110, up from 5,520 at the 2010 census.

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How Gustine ranks

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#117Lowest property tax in CA #163Cheapest rent in CA #171Fastest growing in CA All CA rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code95322

Area code209

Living in Gustine

Housing in Gustine

$422K▼ 1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Gustine home is worth about $422,000, down 1% in a year, 45% below the California typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Gustine

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Safety Grade C+

Gustine reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 57% report less. Within California, it does better than 70% of towns.

Violent crime per 1,000

Gustine 2

California 4.3

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Gustine 4.6

California 18.2

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Gustine

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Most working residents leave Gustine for work: only 14% work in town. The top destinations are Newman (5%), Modesto (4%) and San Jose (3%). Half commute less than 28 miles.

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14%Work in townlive and work in Gustine 28 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 1,156Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Gustine →

Health in Gustine

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Health Grade C−

Healthier than 20% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with California

20worse than CA

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 12 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▼ 4 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 3▼ 4 close Mind 3▼ 2 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

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What stands out

23%More older adults who have lost all their teethCA 10.6% · worse 18.2%More uninsured adultsCA 10.6% · worse 11.4%More adults facing a utility shut-offCA 7.3% · worse

Care nearby

Memorial Hospital Los BanosLos Banos · 15.1 mi · ER

Community Health Centers of America Gustine SpecialtyGustine · 0.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Gustine · CMS · HRSAHealth in Gustine →

Natural hazards in Gustine

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 85% of U.S. communities.

🏚️ Earthquakes🌵 Drought🌊 Inland flooding

0Does Gustine flood?no paid flood claims on record 2Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Gustine

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Gustine →

Climate in Gustine

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Gustine has mild winters and hot summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 95°, a January night drops to 39°, and snow is almost unheard of.

59° / 40°Winter

75° / 49°Spring

93° / 61°Summer

79° / 51°Fall

How much snow does Gustine get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 29, with the last in spring around Feb 26.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Gustine →

Schools in Gustine

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School Grade B+

The public schools Gustine’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 68% of California’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictGustine UnifiedSchools6

Gustine ElementaryElementary · Grades K–5 · 483 students Our Lady of MiraclesElementary · Grades PK–8 · 152 students Gustine MiddleMiddle · Grades 6–8 · 370 students Gustine HighHigh · Grades 9–12 · 531 students Pioneer High (Continuation)High · Grades 9–12 · 18 students Pioneer HeadstartGrades M

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within CA. Ratings are from neighbors.