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Best Places to Live in Modesto Metro Area, California

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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Population:527,035
Pop. Change:18%
State: California
Metro Area:Modesto Metro Area
County:Stanislaus
City:Modesto, Turlock, ... 23 more
Zip Code:95353, 95355, ... 28 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about the Modesto, California Metro Area

As of 2011, Modesto Metro Area's population is 527,035 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 17.85 percent.

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The median home cost in Modesto Metro Area is $216,300. Home appreciation the last year has been -6.10 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Modesto Metro Area's cost of living is 11.80% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Modesto Metro Area public schools spend $4,883 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 21 students per teacher in Modesto Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Modesto Metro Area is 18.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Modesto Metro Area jobs have Decreased by 0.58 percent.

Average Commute time is 28 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Modesto Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
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 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes




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