347 Houses For Rent in Hilmar, CA

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Hilmar is a small community southeast of Modesto. Homes for rent there are near a world-class cheese production facility in a fertile and beautiful county.

Facts for Renters About Hilmar and Merced County

• The Hilmar Cheese Company was founded in 1984. It has two production facilities in the U.S., and the one located in California annually produces more whey and cheese than any other plant in the world.
• Merced County, where Hilmar is located, was formed in 1855. The courthous was built in 1875, and still stands today. It now acts as the Merced Courthouse Museum.
• The county is named after the Merced River. The river's original name was El Río de Nuestra Señora de la Mercedes, which translates to The River of Our Lady of Mercy.

Resources for Renters

• Renters can go to the Hilmar Cheese Company website for product lists, employment opportunities and cafe hours.
• Hilmar Unified School District serves the region. Parents can go online for calendars and resources.
• At the Merced County Web page, renters can learn about residential services available to them, such as the local library and access to records.

Things to Do Near Hilmar

eHilmar is part of a rural county that's full of beautiful landscapes. The Hilmar Cheese Company has a cafe full of delicious treats and a visitor's center for renters who want to learn more about the processes that the company uses. The University of California, Merced is in the county, which hosts programs and events throughout the year. In Atwater there's the Castle Air Museum, which is perfect for renters interested in aviation and its history. Yosemite Park is also only a few hours away and has many trails for hiking and camping.