Modesto, CA Rankings


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Modesto, California, is a vibrant city located in the northern part of the Central Valley. It is known for its mild climate and low cost of living, making it an attractive destination for many people. The city is home to numerous attractions, including the McHenry Mansion, Gallo Center for the Arts, and numerous parks. Modesto also boasts top rankings from BestPlaces for its job market, housing affordability, and quality of life. With a growing economy based on manufacturing and agriculture, Modesto offers plenty of job opportunities across industries. Its housing costs are lower than those of other major cities in California while still maintaining excellent quality standards. The city's overall high quality of life makes it a great choice to live in or visit.

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#39 Drought-Riskiest Cities
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#42 America's Migraine Hot Spots
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#93 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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#215 Best Green Cities
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#316 2005 Best Places to Live
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Over 3 years ago

I was born and raised here (still currently live here) and there are some nice areas and not so nice areas. I really think we need to improve our community and create  More

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Over 3 years ago

It's fine. Lived here for over 10 years. Here's my breakdown. CONS: Crime rate: mostly on the westside, unless you live in better developed areas. Summer weather:  More

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I know this website is probably only for adults, which I am not, but I thought perhaps adults would like to hear a kid's perspective of things, you know, if any adult  More

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