Modesto, CA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Modesto, California Summary
Life in Modesto research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Modesto over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Modesto:
The population in Modesto is 218,308.
The median home value in Modesto is $428,186.
The median income in Modesto is $73,375.
The cost of living in Modesto is 112 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Modesto is $1,497.
The unemployment rate in Modesto is 7.8%.
The poverty rate in Modesto is 13.8%.
The average high in Modesto is 75.0° and the average low is 49.0°.
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Modesto, CA Crime Report
Crime in Modesto summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Modesto. Key points include:
There were 6,933 total crimes in Modesto in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Modesto is 3,164.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Modesto is 761.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Modesto is 2,402.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Modesto is 36.16% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Modesto Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Modesto / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 6,933 | 3,164.6 | 2,581.0 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 1,669 | 761.8 | 442.0 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 10 | 4.6 | 5.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 292 | 133.3 | 113.6 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1,256 | 573.3 | 288.7 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 5,264 | 2,402.7 | 2,138.9 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 582 | 265.7 | 369.7 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 3,891 | 1,776.0 | 1,341.7 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 791 | 361.1 | 427.6 | 282.7 |
Modesto, CA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Modesto summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Modesto. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Modesto is 112 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Modesto is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Modesto is $428,186.
The median income in Modesto is $73,375.
Modesto's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Modesto Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Modesto | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 139 | 100 | |
| Services | 102 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 107 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 109 | 100 | |
| Housing | 112 | 204 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 129 | 126 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 139 | 124 | 100 | |
Modesto, CA Weather
The average high in Modesto is 75.0° and the average low is 49.0°.
There are 35.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 13.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Modesto |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 35.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 13.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.1 |
Average High
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1 Reviews & Comments About Modesto
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Calle Dieseocho 209 -
Modesto is always top 5 or at lowest top 10 most dangerous in California, s**t Modesto is even 27th most violent in the whole USA, These Links are proof Modesto aint playin, not to mention the ghetto census designated areas just outside Modesto that dont get added to Modesto City Crime Statistics, and Prescott Estates in Modesto that got torn down was worse then any hood California ever had...period, and i live in South Central LA and have spent summers in South Central my whole 28 years and still it aint s**t to what the AIrport District and Prescott Estates in Modesto used to be.
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Modesto Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Modesto
The current population in Modesto is 218,308. The population has increased 8.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 218,308 | 3.3% |
| 2021 | 211,336 | 0.6% |
| 2020 | 210,166 | 0.8% |
| 2019 | 208,512 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 207,482 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 205,984 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 202,629 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 201,986 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 201,886 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 201,898 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Modesto
Modesto is:
40.5% White with 88,515 White residents.
4.3% African American with 9,390 African American residents.
0.6% American Indian with 1,385 American Indian residents.
7.4% Asian with 16,145 Asian residents.
1.0% Hawaiian with 2,142 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 496 Other residents.
3.3% Two Or More with 7,176 Two Or More residents.
42.6% Hispanic with 93,059 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Modesto | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40.5% | 35.2% | 58.9% |
| African American | 4.3% | 5.3% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 7.4% | 14.9% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 42.6% | 39.7% | 18.7% |
Gender in Modesto
Modesto is 51.0% female with 111,404 female residents.
Modesto is 49.0% male with 106,904 male residents.
| Gender | Modesto | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 49.9% | 50.4% |
| Male | 49.0% | 50.1% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Modesto for adults over 25
7.0% of adults in Modesto completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Modesto completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Modesto completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Modesto completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Modesto completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Modesto completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Modesto completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Modesto completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Modesto completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Modesto | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 9.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Modesto, California
4.3% of households in Modesto earn Less than $10,000.
4.0% of households in Modesto earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.6% of households in Modesto earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.4% of households in Modesto earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.5% of households in Modesto earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.2% of households in Modesto earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.1% of households in Modesto earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.9% of households in Modesto earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.7% of households in Modesto earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.3% of households in Modesto earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Modesto | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.3% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.0% | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.6% | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.4% | 6.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.5% | 8.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.2% | 13.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.1% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.9% | 17.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.7% | 10.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.3% | 17.9% | 11.4% |
