As of 2012, Modesto's population is 201,165 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 7.06 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Modesto is $125,500. Home appreciation the last year has been 2.61 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Modesto's cost of living is 1.40% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Modesto public schools spend $4,889 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 21.2 students per teacher in Modesto. --------------------The unemployment rate in Modesto is 15.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Modesto jobs have Decreased by 1.72 percent.
Ranked #39 Drought-Riskiest Cities
Ranked #42 America's Migraine Hot Spots
Ranked #93 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Ranked #215 Best Green Cities
Ranked #316 2005 Best Places to Live
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 |  --------------------Average Commute time is 28 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Modesto's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
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• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
• Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
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