Merced is a dynamic community in the heart of California’s San Joaquin Valley with a population of 90,000 people, it retains the charm of a small town yet offers amenities routinely found in larger cities. Known as the “Gateway to Yosemite,” the city boasts a low cost of living and first-rate quality of life. Merced offers close proximity to Yosemite National Park and is a convenient two-hour drive from San Francisco and Sacramento. Merced has an excellent school system including a community college, Merced College, and the University of California, Merced, which opened in 2005, providing new educational and economic opportunities. The community offers abundant shopping, pleasant neighborhoods, and tree-lined streets. Even with recent increases in prices, Merced’s housing remains affordable compared to many other California locations.

Atwater is a vibrant community with a population of 30,000 residents. Atwater is a city on State Route 99 in Merced County, California, just 8 miles west-northwest of Merced. The small town of Atwater offers beautiful neighborhoods, extraordinary schools, and rich cultural history.

Livingston is a city in Merced County, California with a population of 14,000 residents. Livingston’s community is rapidly becoming a premier ethnically diverse, residential, commercial, and industrial center in Merced County and the Central Valley. Livingston is a thriving community with strong family values and is experiencing significant growth from urban and commercial development. Through all the projects embarked, the City's main focus is to provide its residents quality services while retaining their family-focused values.

Chowchilla is a city in Madera County, California with a population of 18,000 residents. Chowchilla is located just north of Highways 99 & 152, a very calm and soothing town. The small town of Chowchilla offers a suburban feel, which can be nice for families looking for more space than larger densely packed cities and a good area to raise children.