LivingstonCA
A town of 14,606, settled in 1922. Public schools that outperform most of California.
What makes Livingston stand out
The 3 things Livingston does most differently from other towns.
Livingston’s report card
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Local news
All →- Grace Davis vs Livingston - Boys Junior Varsity Basketball 01/08/2027 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 29
- Johansen vs Livingston - Boys Varsity Basketball 01/20/2027 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 25
- Golden Valley vs Livingston - Girls Freshman Basketball 11/25/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 23
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Livingston. Another town gets a different order.
Livingston’s public schools outperform 37% of California districts
The public schools Livingston’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 63% of California’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamato Colony Elementary | K–5 | 627 | B+ |
| Selma Herndon Elementary | K–5 | 611 | C |
| Campus Park Elementary | K–5 | 503 | C |
| Livingston Middle | 6–8 | 809 | C |
| Livingston High | 9–12 | 1,169 | B− |
| Livingston Stepping Stones Preschool | M | — | Not graded |
About one in six working residents works right in Livingston
Most working residents leave Livingston for work: only 17% work in town. The top destinations are Turlock (9%), Merced (7%) and Modesto (6%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 26% of U.S. towns
Livingston beats the California average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 17.
| What stands out | Livingston | CA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 4% | 6.4% |
| More uninsured adults | 21.4% | 10.6% |
A typical Livingston home is worth about $425K
The typical Livingston home is worth about $425,000, down 1.4% in a year, 44% below the California typical home.
Typical home value
1.7% of Livingston is conserved land
1.7 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Joseph Gallo Park | 0.4 mi | 7 |
| 2. Max Foster Sports Complex | 0.1 mi | 14 |
| 3. Arakelian Park | 0.2 mi | 8 |
Less crime per resident than 30% of U.S. towns
Livingston reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 70% report less. Within California, it does better than 50% of towns.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Mild winters, hot summers
Livingston 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.
Typical low → high °F
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.
About Livingston
City in California, United States
Livingston is a city in Merced County, California, United States. Livingston is located 7 miles (11 km) west-northwest of Atwater, at an elevation of 131 feet (40 m). According to the 2020 census, the city population was 14,172, up from 13,058 in 2010. Livingston's total area is 3.678 square miles (9.53 km2), including undeveloped farmland annexed in anticipation of future growth.
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- Established
- 1922
- Population
- 14,172
- Area
- 3.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 131 ft
- ZIP code
- 95334
- Area code
- 209