Best Places to Live in Ceres, California

Ceres, CA is an agricultural town located in Stanislaus County in the Central Valley region of California. Its population is estimated to be around 46,700 people and it is home to many farms and orchards. Ceres has plenty of parkland along with an inviting downtown area full of shops and restaurants. Small, agricultural town - Central California, in the Central Valley, 80 miles southeast of Sacramento and 70 miles east of the Bay Area.

State: California
County: Stanislaus County
Metro Area: Modesto Metro Area
City: Ceres

Zip Codes: 95307
Cost of Living: 14.8% higher
Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Elevation: 22 ft above sea level

Pros
Winter climate
Small-town atmosphere
Nearby national parks

Cons
Crime rates
Unemployment
Low educational attainment

What Bert Has To Say About Modesto Metro Area

Mainly agricultural in character, Modesto is a “modest” Central Valley town—so named because the dignitary the town intended to name itself after refused the honor out of modesty. The unremarkable downtown has a enough of a small-town feel to be the subject of the movie American Graffiti (although the actual filming was done in Marin County north of San Francisco). But there isn’t much to do and unemployment is high.

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Ceres is 9.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Ceres jobs have increased by 1.3%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Ceres's cost of living is 14.8% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Ceres's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

October, May and April are the most pleasant months in Ceres, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Stanislaus county remained narrowly Democratic, 49.0% to 48.2%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Ceres's population is 49,132 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 7.9%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 28.3 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Ceres is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 3.4%.

SCHOOLS

Ceres public schools spend $10,236 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 24.4 students per teacher in Ceres. More Education

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Housing Market in Ceres

It's a good time to buy in Ceres. Home Appreciation is up 3.4% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Ceres is .

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Reviews for Ceres 2 Reviews

ceres coments - 12/10/2010
small city economy based in mix light industry, and... Read More

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Population is exploding - 8/16/2006
The San Joaquin Valley isn't what it used to be. Los Angeles & the Bay Area has moved here. The roads are falling apart, government hasn't provided for basic needs,... Read More

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ZIP CODES IN CERES, CALIFORNIA

95307

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