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Modesto INFORMATION

Population: 207,005

Male 49% Female 51%
Married 57%
Single 43%

City rating

This rating is a weighted average of commute time, crime rate, population, median salary, and more.

6/10

Overall value

This score adds annual household income and cost of living to the city rating.

6/10

Density (Population per mile²)

Compared to New York, Modesto has a low population density. Modesto is perfect for those who want to be in the city without constantly rubbing shoulders.

5,784 Modesto
27,441 New York

City Info

With a quality of life rating of 6/10 and an overall value of 6/10, there are many things to love about Modesto, CA, but there are also a few factors that may not be the best fit for everyone. Most homeowners will be happy in Modesto, but be sure to visit first to make sure it’s the best place for you.

Population density is a way of determining how crowded an area is. Modesto has a population density of 5,784, with 207,005 current residents.

Out of the 207,005 current residents, 49% are male and 51% are female. 57% of the residents are married and 43% are single.

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Residence

Air quality

Bad air quality

Weather

  • 71% Sun
  • 12% Rain
  • 0% Snow

Condition

66°F average temperature

  • 30 years Median home age
  • $122,460 Median home price
  • -20.94% Home appreciation rate
  • 8.35% Annual property tax
  • 57.2%
    Homes owned
  • 38.1%
    Homes rented
  • 4.8%
    Homes vacant

Residence

As for living in Modesto, the air quality is 6% and the weather, on average, is 71% sunny, 12% rainy, and 0% snowy. The average temperature is 66°F.

Whether you’re looking to buy or rent a home in Modesto, you should know that 57.2% of homes are owned while 38.1% of homes are rented, and 4.8% of homes are vacant. The median price of a home is $122,460, the median age of homes is 30 years, the annual home appreciation is -20.94% and the annual property tax is 8.35%.

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Community

Religious diversity

  • Crime rate (per 100,000)

    7
  • Average age

    33
  • Political majority

    Republican Republican

Community

When looking at the community of Modesto, it’s important to determine the crime rate. Modesto’s crime rate is 7 total number of crimes reported per 100,000 total population. The average age of residents in Modesto is 33 years and the breakdown of political affiliations is 49.70% Democratic, 47.98% Republican, and 2.31% Independent.

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Locale

Unemployment

14%

Education

Student teacher ratio 1:21

Occupation

  • Management, Business, Art & Sciences
    11.1%
  • Sales & Office Occupations
    27.9%
  • Service Occupations
    15.8%
  • Production, Transportation & Material Moving
    15.9%
  • Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance
    10.4%
  • 75%
    High school diploma
  • 8%
    Some college or associates degree
  • 11%
    Bachelors degree
  • 5%
    Graduate or professional degree

Locale

When looking at Modesto, it’s important to understand employment statistics. 14.40% of residents are unemployed in Modesto (which does not include the percentage of residents who are no longer in the labor force). Of the employed Modesto residents: 11.1% of employed residents work in the management and business field, 17.80% are in the arts and sciences field, 15.8% are in the customer service field, 27.9% are in the sales field, 1.20% work in farming, fishing, and forestry, 10.4% of employed residents work in the construction field, and 15.9% work in production. When it comes to education, the ratio of teachers to students is 1:21. The percentage of residents who have graduated high school is 75.30%, 8.08% of residents have an associate’s degree, 11.49% of residents have a bachelor’s degree, and 5.25% have a master’s degree.

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Transit

Average commute time

Daily breakdown: by transport type

  • Public
    transportation
  • Car
  • Carpool
  • Work at home

Transit

If you plan on commuting to work in Modesto, you should be aware that the average commute time is 27 minutes, compared to the national average commute time of 26 minutes. When it comes to commuting, residents of Modesto have a few different options. 79% of commuters use their own cars, 13% of commuters carpool, 1% of commuters use the transit system, and 3% of residents work from home.

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