Modesto, California
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City Overview
As of 2009, Modesto's population is 203,955 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 8.93 percent.
The median home cost in Modesto is $193,200. Home appreciation the last year has been -42.40 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Modesto's cost of living is 9.74% Higher than the U.S. average.
Modesto public schools spend $5,697 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 22 students per teacher in Modesto.
The unemployment rate in Modesto is 14.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Modesto jobs have Decreased by 3.20 percent.
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People
The 2009 Modesto, CA, population is 203,955. There are 5,755 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Modesto, CA
The median age is 33.5. The US median is 37.6. 56.43% of people in Modesto, CA, are married. 11.80% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.93 people. 26.64% of people are married, with children. 12.20% have children, but are single.
Race in Modesto, CA
65.69% of people are white, 4.42% are black, 6.53% are asian, 1.18% are native american, and 21.93% claim 'Other'.
30.68% of the people in Modesto, CA, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 69.32% are non-hispanic).
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Modesto has got it: I've lived in Modesto all 61 years of my life. The greatest thing about Modesto is that it is centrally located. It is only two hours from either the spectactular... (read more)Hot as Heck: Modesto has one of the worst summer climates I've ever lived in. I don't mind warm weather, but I can't deal well with 100+ degrees for long periods of time. It's only... (read more)Weather and lifestyle in Modesto: Like most of the weather in the central valley of California, Modesto is warm year round and hto in the summer. Just as Spain, we have dry/arid temperatures. What I... (read more)Have an opinion about Modesto? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Modesto Click Here
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Health
There are 147 physicians per 100,000 population in Modesto, CA. The US average is 170.
Modesto, CA Health Index
Air quality in Modesto, CA is 23 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Modesto, CA is 34 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 24 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Modesto, CA, is 14.60%, with job growth of -3.20%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 19.00%.
Modesto, CA Taxes
Modesto, CA,sales tax rate is 7.38%. Income tax is 6.00%.
Modesto, CA Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $19,914, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $45,750.
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| Unemployment Rate | 14.60% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -3.20% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 19.00% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.38% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 6.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $19,914 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $45,750 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 13.85% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 12.44% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 11.80% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 17.28% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 19.85% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 11.29% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 9.31% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 3.12% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.77% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.28% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 10.93% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 17.65% | 20.24% |
| Service | 15.86% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 27.83% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 1.23% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 10.47% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 16.03% | 14.44% |
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Housing
The median home value in Modesto, CA, is $193,200. Home appreciation is -42.40% over the last year. The median age of Modesto, CA, real estate is 27 years.
Modesto, CA Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 39.54% of the Modesto, CA, population. 3.33% of houses and apartments in Modesto, CA, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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Modesto: Used to be a nice town. Low life from Bay Area starting to move in. Don't want to sound mean but they are buying up all the available real estate and yet the city of... (read more)Beautiful home on 1 acre close to shopping centers: Beautiful home on 1 acre of land a must... (read more)hot places to live: Modesto is both physically and culturally a hot place to... (read more)Have an opinion about Modesto? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Modesto Click Here
| Median Home Age | 27 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $193,200 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -42.40% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 57.45% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 3.33% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 39.54% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $9.81 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.61% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 1.16% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 1.24% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 1.15% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 0.92% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.87% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 27.31% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 39.59% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 10.98% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 4.37% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 2.81% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.50% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 12.76% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 3.08% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 7.39% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 21.68% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 23.31% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 12.75% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 9.74% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 5.20% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 4.09% | 13.55% |
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Crime
Modesto, CA, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 6. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Modesto, CA, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Crime Rate: MODESTO CALIF IS BECOMING MORE AND MORE CRIME RIDDEN. YEARS AGO, IT USE TO BE A GOOD PLACE TO LIVE. WITH THE INFLUX OF OUT OF TOWNERS COMING HERE TO PURCHASE AFFORDABLE... (read more)Modesto has got it: I've lived in Modesto all 61 years of my life. The greatest thing about Modesto is that it is centrally located. It is only two hours from either the spectactular... (read more)Hot as Heck: Modesto has one of the worst summer climates I've ever lived in. I don't mind warm weather, but I can't deal well with 100+ degrees for long periods of time. It's only... (read more)Have an opinion about Modesto? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Modesto Click Here
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Climate
Modesto, CA, gets 12 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 52.
On average, there are 260 sunny days per year in Modesto, CA. The July high is around 94 degrees. The January low is 38. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 55 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Hot as Heck: Modesto has one of the worst summer climates I've ever lived in. I don't mind warm weather, but I can't deal well with 100+ degrees for long periods of time. It's only... (read more)Weather and lifestyle in Modesto: Like most of the weather in the central valley of California, Modesto is warm year round and hto in the summer. Just as Spain, we have dry/arid temperatures. What I... (read more)Nice place to live: Its a nice place to live. Just tooooooo many... (read more)Have an opinion about Modesto? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Modesto Click Here
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Education
Modesto, CA, schools spend $5,697 per student. There are 22 pupils per teacher, 1,613 students per librarian, and 1,999 children per counselor in Modesto, CA schools.
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Modesto: As far as religion goes, if you are Judeo-Christian, there are many church communitites here from evengelical to Orthodox Christian (Roman Catholic, Assyrian CAtholic,... (read more)re: Land locked. - 5/7/2007: Gary, exactly what part of the city was good 20 years ago? My hood was much worse 20 years... (read more)Growing up in Modesto...: I was born in modesto in 1990. I am currently 18 years old. I have lived in Modesto for the first 14 years of my life. I have moved to Fresno, but plan on moving back.... (read more)Have an opinion about Modesto? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Modesto Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Modesto, CA, takes 28 minutes. 79% of commuters drive their own car alone. 13% carpool with others. 1% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
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Hot as Heck: Modesto has one of the worst summer climates I've ever lived in. I don't mind warm weather, but I can't deal well with 100+ degrees for long periods of time. It's only... (read more)Weather and lifestyle in Modesto: Like most of the weather in the central valley of California, Modesto is warm year round and hto in the summer. Just as Spain, we have dry/arid temperatures. What I... (read more)Nice place to live: Its a nice place to live. Just tooooooo many... (read more)Have an opinion about Modesto? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Modesto Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Modesto, CA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Modesto, CA is more expensive.
Overall, Modesto, CA cost of living is 109.74.
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hot places to live: Modesto is both physically and culturally a hot place to... (read more)Modesto ok?: I have only lived in California. So I can't make comparisons to other states. I do belive real estate in Modesto is over priced. Property here has gone down but still... (read more)Modesto ca: Central Valley much less expensive than Bay... (read more)Have an opinion about Modesto? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Modesto Click Here
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43.72% of the people in Modesto, CA are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 23.63% are Catholic; 9.28% are Protestant; 2.36% are LDS; 8.21% are another Christian faith; 0.11% in Modesto, CA are Jewish; 0.06% are an eastern faith; 0.07% affilitates with Islam.
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Modesto: As far as religion goes, if you are Judeo-Christian, there are many church communitites here from evengelical to Orthodox Christian (Roman Catholic, Assyrian CAtholic,... (read more)re: Land locked. - 5/7/2007: Gary, exactly what part of the city was good 20 years ago? My hood was much worse 20 years... (read more)Growing up in Modesto...: I was born in modesto in 1990. I am currently 18 years old. I have lived in Modesto for the first 14 years of my life. I have moved to Fresno, but plan on moving back.... (read more)Have an opinion about Modesto? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Modesto Click Here
| Percent Religious | 43.72% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 23.63% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 9.28% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 2.36% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 3.14% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.40% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 3.38% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.77% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 1.02% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.57% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 8.21% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.11% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.06% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.07% | 0.54% |
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40.40% of the people in Modesto, CA are registered as Democrats. 58.65% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.95%.
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Crime Rate: MODESTO CALIF IS BECOMING MORE AND MORE CRIME RIDDEN. YEARS AGO, IT USE TO BE A GOOD PLACE TO LIVE. WITH THE INFLUX OF OUT OF TOWNERS COMING HERE TO PURCHASE AFFORDABLE... (read more)Modesto has got it: I've lived in Modesto all 61 years of my life. The greatest thing about Modesto is that it is centrally located. It is only two hours from either the spectactular... (read more)Hot as Heck: Modesto has one of the worst summer climates I've ever lived in. I don't mind warm weather, but I can't deal well with 100+ degrees for long periods of time. It's only... (read more)Have an opinion about Modesto? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Modesto Click Here
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