Modesto, CA
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Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-12-15

Living In Modesto, California Summary

Life in Modesto research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Modesto over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Modesto:

  • The population in Modesto is 218,308.

  • The median home value in Modesto is $428,186.

  • The median income in Modesto is $73,375.

  • The cost of living in Modesto is 112 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.

  • The median rent in Modesto is $1,497.

  • The unemployment rate in Modesto is 7.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Modesto is 13.8%.

  • The average high in Modesto is 75.0° and the average low is 49.0°.

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Modesto SnackAbility

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Jobs
6/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
9.5
Safety
4
Amenities
10
Education
5
Commute
5
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Modesto, CA Crime Report

Crime in Modesto summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Modesto. Key points include:

  • There were 6,933 total crimes in Modesto in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Modesto is 3,164.6 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Modesto is 761.8 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Modesto is 2,402.7 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Modesto is 36.16% above the national average.

6,933
Total Crimes
36.16%
Above National Average

Crime In Modesto Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Modesto
/ 100k People
California
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 6,933 3,164.6 2,581.0 2,324.2
Violent Crime 1,669 761.8 442.0 369.8
Murder 10 4.6 5.6 6.3
Robbery 292 133.3 113.6 66.1
Aggravated Assault 1,256 573.3 288.7 268.2
Property Crime 5,264 2,402.7 2,138.9 1,954.4
Burglary 582 265.7 369.7 269.8
Larceny 3,891 1,776.0 1,341.7 1,401.9
Car Theft 791 361.1 427.6 282.7

Modesto, CA Cost Of Living

Cost of living in Modesto summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Modesto. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Modesto is 112 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Modesto is 1.1x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in Modesto is $428,186.

  • The median income in Modesto is $73,375.

112
Modesto's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

Cost Of Living In Modesto Comparison Table

Living Expense Modesto California National Average
Overall 112 139 100
Services 102 110 100
Groceries 107 112 100
Health 95 109 100
Housing 112 204 100
Transportation 129 126 100
Utilities 139 124 100

Modesto, CA Weather

  • The average high in Modesto is 75.0° and the average low is 49.0°.

  • There are 35.6 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 13.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.1 inches of snow.

StatModesto
Average Annual High75.0
Average Annual Low49.0
Annual Precipitation Days35.6
Average Annual Precipitation13.3
Average Annual Snowfall0.1
75.0°
Average High
35.6°
Days of Rain

Modesto, CA Photos

Modesto Arch
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Modesto is always top 5 or at lowest top 10 most dangerous in California, s**t Modesto is even 27th most violent in the whole USA, These Links are proof Modesto aint playin, not to mention the ghetto census designated areas just outside Modesto that dont get added to Modesto City Crime Statistics, and Prescott Estates in Modesto that got torn down was worse then any hood California ever had...period, and i live in South Central LA and have spent summers in South Central my whole 28 years and still it aint s**t to what the AIrport District and Prescott Estates in Modesto used to be.

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Modesto Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Modesto

The current population in Modesto is 218,308. The population has increased 8.1% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2022 218,308 3.3%
2021 211,336 0.6%
2020 210,166 0.8%
2019 208,512 0.5%
2018 207,482 0.7%
2017 205,984 1.7%
2016 202,629 0.3%
2015 201,986 0.0%
2014 201,886 -0.0%
2013 201,898 -

Race / Ethnicity in Modesto

White
40.5% (88,515)
African American
4.3% (9,390)
American Indian
0.6% (1,385)
Asian
7.4% (16,145)
Hawaiian
1.0% (2,142)
Other
0.2% (496)
Two Or More
3.3% (7,176)
Hispanic
42.6% (93,059)

Modesto is:

  • 40.5% White with 88,515 White residents.

  • 4.3% African American with 9,390 African American residents.

  • 0.6% American Indian with 1,385 American Indian residents.

  • 7.4% Asian with 16,145 Asian residents.

  • 1.0% Hawaiian with 2,142 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 496 Other residents.

  • 3.3% Two Or More with 7,176 Two Or More residents.

  • 42.6% Hispanic with 93,059 Hispanic residents.

Race Modesto CA USA
White 40.5% 35.2% 58.9%
African American 4.3% 5.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.6% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 7.4% 14.9% 5.7%
Hawaiian 1.0% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.3% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 42.6% 39.7% 18.7%

Gender in Modesto

Female
51.0% (111,404)
Male
49.0% (106,904)
  • Modesto is 51.0% female with 111,404 female residents.

  • Modesto is 49.0% male with 106,904 male residents.

Gender Modesto CA USA
Female 51.0% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 49.0% 50.1% 49.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Modesto for adults over 25

  • 7.0% of adults in Modesto completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Modesto completed 9-12th grade.

  • 30.0% of adults in Modesto completed high school / ged.

  • 26.0% of adults in Modesto completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Modesto completed associate's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Modesto completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Modesto completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Modesto completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Modesto completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
7.0% (15,281)
9-12th Grade
8.0% (17,464)
High School / GED
30.0% (65,492)
Some College
26.0% (56,760)
Associate's Degree
8.0% (17,464)
Bachelor's Degree
14.0% (30,563)
Master's Degree
4.0% (8,732)
Professional Degree
2.0% (4,366)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (2,183)
Education Modesto CA USA
< 9th Grade 7.0% 9.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 8.0% 7.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 30.0% 20.0% 26.0%
Some College 26.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 8.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 14.0% 22.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 4.0% 9.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Modesto, California

  • 4.3% of households in Modesto earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.0% of households in Modesto earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.6% of households in Modesto earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.4% of households in Modesto earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.5% of households in Modesto earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.2% of households in Modesto earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.1% of households in Modesto earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.9% of households in Modesto earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.7% of households in Modesto earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 8.3% of households in Modesto earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.3% (930,775)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.0% (864,486)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.6% (1,443,446)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.4% (1,407,565)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.5% (2,503,758)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.2% (3,983,389)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.1% (3,067,818)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.9% (3,914,972)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.7% (1,905,641)
$200,000 or more
8.3% (1,808,945)
Income Modesto CA USA
Less than $10,000 4.3% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.0% 3.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.6% 5.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.4% 6.0% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.5% 8.7% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.2% 13.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.1% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.9% 17.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.7% 10.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 8.3% 17.9% 11.4%

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