Modesto, CA β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Stanislaus County Β· California

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Modesto based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Modesto
National Avg
California Avg
Population: 77Income: 52Home Value: 42Safety: 100Education: 19Median Age: 59Climate: 50Cost of Living: 70

Quick Stats

Population

218,614

2023 ACS

Median Income

$77,899

2023

Median Home Value

$415,600

2023

Median Rent

$1,609

2023

Median Age

35.4

Unemployment

7.3%

Cost of Living Index

139.7

100 = national avg

Modesto is a city in Stanislaus County, California, with a population of 218,614 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Modesto is one of the communities in California.

The median household income in Modesto is $77,899, and the median home value is $415,600. The cost of living index is 139.7 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,609 per month. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, and the median age is 35.4 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

218,614

Male

107,946

49.4%

Female

110,668

50.6%

Median Age

35.4

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

13.3%

High School or Higher

32.3%

Foreign Born

18.7%

Veterans

3.6%

Married

36.7%

Avg Household Size

3.0

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.475

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

50.8%

Foreign Born

18.7%

White
50.8%
Black
4.7%
Asian
7.4%
Native American
1.3%
Pacific Islander
0.9%
Two or More
22.6%
Other
12.3%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

43.9%

95,993 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

56.1%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
87,206 (90.8%)
Puerto Rican
1,957 (2.0%)
Cuban
204 (0.2%)
Dominican
39 (0.0%)
Salvadoran
1,804 (1.9%)
Guatemalan
390 (0.4%)
Colombian
160 (0.2%)
Honduran
208 (0.2%)
Ecuadorian
121 (0.1%)
Peruvian
127 (0.1%)
Other Hispanic
3,771 (3.9%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
3,129 (19.2%)
Chinese
1,581 (9.7%)
Filipino
3,745 (23.0%)
Vietnamese
955 (5.9%)
Korean
292 (1.8%)
Japanese
473 (2.9%)
Pakistani
78 (0.5%)
Cambodian
2,035 (12.5%)
Hmong
454 (2.8%)
Thai
74 (0.5%)
Laotian
463 (2.8%)
Taiwanese
54 (0.3%)
Other Asian
2,923 (18.0%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
193 (10.1%)
Samoan
168 (8.8%)
Chamorro
191 (10.0%)
Fijian
1,215 (63.9%)
Other Pacific Islander
136 (7.2%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
89 (3.2%)
Choctaw
186 (6.7%)
Other Native American
2,491 (89.7%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

203,591

English Only

62.2%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

56,308 speakers

Limited English

13.4%

Language Distribution

Spanish
56,308 (27.7%)
Other Indo-European
7,223 (3.5%)
Other Asian
3,363 (1.7%)
Other Languages
2,959 (1.5%)
Tagalog
2,071 (1.0%)
Chinese
1,144 (0.6%)
Arabic
1,118 (0.5%)
Slavic Languages
1,094 (0.5%)
Vietnamese
562 (0.3%)
German
554 (0.3%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

86.6%

Limited English Proficiency

13.4%

Spanish
34.7% limited English
Other Indo-European
32.9% limited English
Other Asian
53.0% limited English
Other Languages
25.9% limited English
Tagalog
32.7% limited English
Chinese
74.4% limited English
Arabic
38.5% limited English
Slavic Languages
29.7% limited English
Vietnamese
53.2% limited English
German
26.5% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

7,825

3.6% of population

Disability Rate

30.8%

2,406 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$52,874

Unemployment Rate

6.6%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
27.1%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
16.1%
Vietnam
32.9%
Korea
5.8%
World War II
1.6%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
11.2%
35-54
26.4%
55-64
15.6%
65-74
23.7%
75+
22.9%

Male Veterans

7,125

91.1%

Female Veterans

700

8.9%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$52,874

Non-Veteran Income

$36,629

Difference

$16,245

44.4% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

2,406

Without Disability

5,419

Disability Rate

30.8%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

93,363

#1 Ancestry

German

7.2% (15,775)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

7.0% (15,340)

#3 Ancestry

English

6.9% (15,065)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
7.2%
Irish
7.0%
English
6.9%
Italian
3.3%
Portuguese
2.9%
American
2.1%
European
1.8%
Swedish
1.4%
French
1.3%
Scottish
1.1%
Dutch
0.9%
Norwegian
0.8%
Afghan
0.8%
Russian
0.7%
Polish
0.7%
Arab
0.7%
Sub-Saharan African
0.6%
Scotch-Irish
0.5%
Welsh
0.3%
British
0.3%

Families & Households

Total Households

72,418

Family Households

51,209

70.7%

Married Couples

34,106

47.1%

Non-Family Households

21,209

29.3%

Single Mother Households

11,853

16.4%

Single Father Households

5,250

7.2%

Living Alone

16,613

22.9%

Children Under 18

Total Children

48,273

In Married Couple

32,873

68.1%

With Single Mother

11,083

23.0%

With Single Father

4,317

8.9%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$86,821

Married Couple Income

$101,340

Single Mother Income

$55,211

Single Father Income

$77,500

Avg Family Size

3.0

Avg Non-Family Size

2.9

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

7,048

Grandparents Responsible

1,514

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$77,899

+6% vs national

Per Capita Income

$34,656

-7% vs national

Poverty Rate

13.0%

-5% vs national

Gini Index

0.4417

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

7.3%

+41% vs national

SNAP Recipients

15.8%

of households

How Modesto Compares

Modesto vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Modesto is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Modesto. The median household income here is $77,899.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
14.2%
$25-50K
16.8%
$50-75K
17.2%
$75-100K
14.2%
$100-150K
18.9%
$150-200K
9.4%
$200K+
9.3%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

7.3%

-4% vs CA avg

Labor Force

103,220

Employed

95,651

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

13.3%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

32.3%

of adults 25+

Median Age

35.4

Work from Home

7.3%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

139.7

100 = national avg

+39.7 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$61,476

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$145,306

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
184.4
Food
109.5
Transportation
119.1
Healthcare
107.6
Utilities
122.6

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,356

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,758

per month

The median household income in Modesto, CA is $77,899, which is 6.4% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $34,656. The poverty rate of 13.0% is lower than the CA state average of 13.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4417, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, compared to the state average of 7.6%. The labor force is 103,220. 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 76.6% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 139.7, which is 39.7% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 184.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $61,476 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$445,000

Median List Price

$460,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$305

Days on Market

34

Active Inventory

243

Months of Supply

2.6

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$436,088

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$2,057

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

28.3%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

26.3%

Sale-to-List Ratio

99.1%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
28.3%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
26.3%
Listings with Price Drops
30.0%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↓ 2.2%List Price ↑ 2.2%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

92

New Listings

136

Pending Sales

133

Homes Sold ↓ 32.8%New Listings ↓ 13.4%Pending ↓ 20.8%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$305

Median List $/SF

$290

Sale $/SF ↑ 8.2%List $/SF ↓ 2.0%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Modesto, CA? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Modesto, CA metro area, home prices have risen 509.8% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 29.2%. The 10-year growth rate is 93.3%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 36.2%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 5.2%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Modesto, CA housing market rather than Modesto alone.

40yr ↑ 509.8%20yr ↑ 29.2%10yr ↑ 93.3%5yr ↑ 36.2%2yr ↑ 5.2%Q2 1977 β†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Modesto, CA

Modesto vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Modesto is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$415,600

Median Rent

$1,609

Total Housing Units

75,525

Vacancy Rate

4.1%

Owner Occupied

58.4%

Renter Occupied

41.6%

Median Property Tax

$2,727

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,627

Housing Types

Single Family
77.5%
Multi-Family
20.2%
Mobile Home
2.3%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$2,727

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.66%

of home value

Median Home Value

$415,600

Estimated Mean Tax

$3,185

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($2,727) by the median home value ($415,600). In Modesto, CA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.66%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Modesto, CA is $445,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 34 days on the market. 28.3% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.6 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $305. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,057/month. About 58.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1978. There are 75,525 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $2,727. The effective tax rate is 0.66%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

6.56

per 1,000 residents

+152% vs national

Property Crime Rate

24.15

per 1,000 residents

+40% vs national

Total Crimes

6,724

2024

Violent Clearance

65%

cases solved

Property Clearance

11%

cases solved

YoY Change

+1.4%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Modesto Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Modesto vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Modesto is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↓ 31.7%Property ↓ 49.7%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Modesto police solve 71% of murder cases but only 8% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent70.0371.4%
RapeViolent1230.5653.7%
RobberyViolent2481.1349.2%
Aggravated AssaultViolent1,0584.8369.8%
BurglaryProperty5852.6711.3%
Larceny/TheftProperty3,98318.1911.6%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty7203.297.9%

Modesto, CA reported 1,436 violent crimes and 5,288 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 6.56 per 1,000 residents is 152.2% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 65% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 3,983 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 10.4% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20241,4365,2886.5624.15
20231,4094,8556.4722.29
20221,6745,2947.6424.16
20201,6035,3407.4024.66
20191,7587,1838.1233.17
20181,9047,7278.8235.80
20172,0748,4659.7139.62
20162,1049,3249.8843.80
20152,02510,1239.6148.02

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

96.9

Relatively High

Expected Annual Loss

97.0

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

32.0

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

33.9

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

20

Public Assistance

$27.5M

Individual Assistance

$4.5M

Most Common Type

Flood

6 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $27.2M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Wind… β†’Severe StormApr 2023$4.0Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodMar 2023β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodJan 2023$7.0Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodJan 2023β€”β€”
Wildfires β†’FireAug 2020$1.3Mβ€”
Scu Ligtning Complex Fire β†’FireAug 2020β€”β€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$9.2M$4.5M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodApr 2017$5.2Mβ€”
Severe Freeze β†’FreezingMar 2007β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and… β†’Severe StormJun 2006$765Kβ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’HurricaneSep 2005β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormFeb 1998β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Mud and Landsli… β†’Severe StormJan 1997β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding Landslide… β†’Severe StormMar 1995β€”β€”
Severe Freeze β†’FreezingFeb 1991β€”β€”
Coastal Storms, Floods, Slides & Tornado… β†’Coastal StormFeb 1983β€”β€”
Drought β†’DroughtJan 1977β€”β€”
Severe Storms & Flooding β†’FloodJan 1969β€”β€”
Heavy Rains & Flooding β†’FloodDec 1964β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 22 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

242

Total Claims Paid

$4,678,560

Avg Claim Payout

$19,333

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

3

Federal Funding

$391,703

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

2.53

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
403.3: Stormwater Management - Flapgates/Floodgates1$166,703
91.4: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW 1$225,000
403.6: Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR)1$0

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Modesto has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, earthquake, heat wave. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (6 declarations). 242 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $27,500,755 in public assistance recovery funding. $4,518,691 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.2%

near the national average

Depression Rate

21.3%

2.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.1%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.0%

2.4pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

35.2%

Arthritis

24.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.7%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

19.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.3%

Loneliness

35.0%

Lack of Support

27.9%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

36.2%

Mobility

16.6%

Cognitive

17.0%

Hearing

6.8%

Vision

6.8%

Self-Care

4.7%

Independent Living

9.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Modesto has an obesity rate of 36.2%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 21.3%, 2.2pp below the national average. About 13.0% of adults lack health insurance. 71.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.4 mi

Doctors Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Doctors Medical Center2.4 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5Yes
Memorial Medical Center3.9 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Stanislaus Surgical Hospital3.9 miAcute Care Hospitalsβ€”β€”
Emanuel Medical Center11.3 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Manteca14.8 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

16

Pop. Served

239,487

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
MODESTO, CITY OF218,7710
CITY OF MODESTO - SALIDA14,5370
CITY OF MODESTO - DEL RIO1,3270
CITY OF MODESTO - SOUTH TURLOCK1,0990
CITY OF MODESTO - GRAYSON9140
HILLSVIEW HOMES8870
RIVERDALE PARK TRACT CSD6100
BUENA VISTA MIGRANT CENTER4550
PARK HEIGHTS MUTUAL WATER CO2500
CITY OF MODESTO - WALNUT MANOR1750
CITY OF MODESTO - NORTH TURLOCK1720
CITY OF MODESTO - CENTRAL TURLOCK1190
MORNINGSIDE MOBILEHOME PARK670
COUNTRY WESTERN MHRV550
RIVER ROAD MUTUAL WATER COMPANY260
MODESTO IRRIGATION DISTRICT230

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

5

Total COβ‚‚e

519.1K MT

Top Emitter

GALLO GLASS COMPANY

172.3K MT COβ‚‚e

Total COβ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (100,000 - 250,000)

FacilitySectorCOβ‚‚e (MT)
GALLO GLASS COMPANY
E & J Gallo Winery
Minerals172,273
Woodland Generation Station
Modesto Irrigation District Inc
Power Plants148,316
Almond Power Plant
Turlock Irrigation District Employees Assoc
Power Plants106,078
STANISLAUS FOOD PRODUCTS COMPANY
Stanislaus Food Products Co
Other64,791
Frito Lay Modesto
Pepsico Inc
Other27,664

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβ‚‚e/year.

There are 16 water systems serving the area. 5 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 519.1K metric tons of COβ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

76.6%

-3% vs national

Public Transit

1.1%

+22% vs national

Work From Home

7.3%

-22% vs national

Carpool

12.1%

Walk / Bike

2.0%

combined

How Modesto's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

21

2023

6-Year Avg

22

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

11

Cyclist

2

Nighttime

14

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202321210112
20221922074
202121220101
202019194101
20191617391
201828301192

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Modesto, CA covers travel times and transportation modes. 76.6% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 7.3% work from home, which is below the CA state average of 14.0%. Public transit is used by 1.1% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 12.1% of workers carpool. 1.2% walk to work. 0.8% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 21 traffic fatalities from 21 fatal crashes. 11 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.3%

of households

No Internet

5.9%

of households

Total Households

72,418

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
74.3%
Cellular Data Plan
86.5%
Satellite
8.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.8%
No Internet Access
5.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.0%

of households

Smartphone

92.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

77.9%

of households

Tablet

63.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.0%
Smartphone
92.8%
Desktop / Laptop
77.9%
Tablet
63.3%
Smartphone Only
11.5%
No Computer
4.0%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

32.0Β’

per kWh

+87% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Commercial Rate

25.5Β’

per kWh

+89% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Industrial Rate

21.5Β’

per kWh

+119% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$161

residential

+13% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

87% above the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in California averages 32.0Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Modesto vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

16

Population Served

239,487

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
MODESTO, CITY OFCommunityPurchased surface water218,7710
CITY OF MODESTO - SALIDACommunityGround water14,5370
CITY OF MODESTO - DEL RIOCommunityGround water1,3270
CITY OF MODESTO - SOUTH TURLOCKCommunityGround water1,0990
CITY OF MODESTO - GRAYSONCommunityGround water9140
HILLSVIEW HOMESCommunityGround water8870
RIVERDALE PARK TRACT CSDCommunityGround water6100
BUENA VISTA MIGRANT CENTERCommunityGround water4550
PARK HEIGHTS MUTUAL WATER COCommunityGround water2500
CITY OF MODESTO - WALNUT MANORCommunityGround water1750
CITY OF MODESTO - NORTH TURLOCKCommunityGround water1720
CITY OF MODESTO - CENTRAL TURLOCKCommunityPurchased ground water1190
MORNINGSIDE MOBILEHOME PARKCommunityGround water670
COUNTRY WESTERN MHRVCommunityGround water550
RIVER ROAD MUTUAL WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water260
MODESTO IRRIGATION DISTRICTCommunitySurface water230

91.8% of households in Modesto have broadband internet access. 74.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.9% of households have no internet access. 11.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 16 water systems, providing water to 239,487 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Modesto is located in Stanislaus County, CA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Modesto.

Election Overview

Source: Stanislaus County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

85,347

43.2%

GOP Votes

106,986

54.2%

Total Votes

197,472

Margin

R+11.0%

Shift from 2020

R+11.7pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+11.0%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202485,347106,986197,47243.2%54.2%R+11.0
2020105,841104,145214,87649.3%48.5%D+0.8
201673,93972,960156,14147.3%46.7%D+0.6

In the 2024 presidential election, Stanislaus County recorded 197,472 total votes. Republicans won the county with 54.2% of the vote compared to 43.2% for Democrats, a margin of R+11.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+11.7pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Stanislaus County has shifted 11.6 percentage points toward Republicans.

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Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

823

Total Assets

$752.4M

Total Income

$528.2M

Per 10K Residents

37.6

nonprofits

-40.0% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

88

Median Assets

$229K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
152
Human Services
80
Education
74
Arts & Culture
57
Recreation & Sports
49
Youth Development
28
Philanthropy
28
Animal-Related
25
Community Improvement
21
Health Care
19
Crime & Legal
13
Mental Health
10
Housing & Shelter
10
Public Benefit
9
Public Safety
8
Unknown
8
Voluntary Health
7
Employment
6
Food & Agriculture
5
International
5
Environment
4
Civil Rights
4
Mutual Benefit
3
Science & Tech
1
48.7%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $366.8M of $752.4M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Largest Nonprofits in Modesto

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
MADERA COMMUNITY HOSPITALHealth Care$59.4M$46.3M1975
STANISLAUS COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$51.5M$28.3M2002
GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS INCArts & Culture$43.7M$12.5M2009
ERNEST GALLO FOUNDATIONβ€”$43.3M$18.2M1958
CENTRAL VALLEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS INCArts & Culture$36.9M$2.6M1999
GREAT VALLEY ACADEMYEducation$31.9M$25.6M2010
DAVID E GALLO FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$31.1M$1.9M1998
CALIFORNIA RURAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE INCCrime & Legal$25.0M$42.7M1967
BRIGHT FAMILY FOUNDATIONβ€”$23.8M$3.0M1986
COSTA FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$20.1M$6.2M2010
BOB AND MARIE GALLO FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$18.5M$5.5M2000
MODESTO JUNIOR COLLEGE FOUNDATIONEducation$18.3M$1.9M1968
CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICESHuman Services$18.0M$22.5M1971
COMMUNITY HOSPICE INCHuman Services$16.1M$29.1M1980
SIERRA VISTA CHILD & FAMILY SERVICESHuman Services$12.6M$23.4M1972
COMMUNITY IMPACT CENTRAL VALLEYVoluntary Health$12.4M$3.0M1988
STANCO AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATIONUnknown$12.3M$3.8M1993
COMMUNITY HOSPICE FOUNDATIONHuman Services$11.9M$6.2M2003
ONE CHURCHβ€”$11.7M$4.4M1964
MODESTO CHILDRENS MUSEUM INCArts & Culture$10.5M$4.6M2019
GREAT VALLEY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$10.0M$1.0M2004
JULIO R GALLO FOUNDATIONβ€”$9.7M$1.9M1957
STANISLAUS EQUITY PARTNERS INCCommunity Improvement$7.5M$4.4M2015
MARY STUART ROGERS FOUNDATIONβ€”$7.2M$2.5M1986
MANTECA C A P S CORPORATIONHuman Services$7.1M$4.5M1977
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INCβ€”$6.7M$3.0M1987
VALLEY CONSORTIUM FOR MEDICAL EDUCATIONEmployment$6.3M$10.9M2011
CHI MANAGEMENT INCORPORATEDHuman Services$6.1M$9.1M2004
AMERICAN ADOPTIONS OF CALIFORNIAUnknown$5.1M$5.3M1992
FELLOWSHIP HOME INCHealth Care$5.0M$6.7M1969
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION INC OF STANISLAUS COUNTYVoluntary Health$5.0M$3.3M1980
COSTA-OLSON FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$5.0M$274K2024
CAMP TAYLOR INCYouth Development$4.6M$1.1M2003
GRAFFITI USA CLASSIC CAR MUSEUM INCArts & Culture$4.3M$1.4M2019
HOWARD TRAINING CENTERβ€”$4.2M$6.8M1955
STATE THEATER OF MODESTO INCArts & Culture$3.9M$1.6M2005
CENTRAL VALLEY ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY TRAINING AND EDUCATION TRUSTβ€”$3.7M$1.7M1971
STANISLAUS BUSINESS ALLIANCE INCEducation$3.7M$6.1M2006
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICAβ€”$3.7M$2.1M1965
STANISLAUS COUNTY POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUEYouth Development$3.6M$8.9M1993
MONSIGNOR WILLIAM P KENNEDY EDUCATION FOUNDATIONβ€”$3.5M$163K1946
UNITED WAY OF STANISLAUS COUNTYPhilanthropy$3.4M$1.5M1953
VALLEY RECOVERY RESOURCESHousing & Shelter$3.2M$3.6M2011
MODESTO PREGNANCY CENTERHealth Care$3.1M$1.2M1991
CHILDRENS CRISIS CENTER OF STANISLAUS COUNTYCrime & Legal$2.9M$6.5M1982
SUCCESS CAPITAL EXPANSION & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONβ€”$2.8M$1.0M1986
NIRVANA DRUG AND ALCOHOL TREATMENT PROGRAMHuman Services$2.8M$3.9M1997
ASSYRIAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MODESTOArts & Culture$2.7M$7.1M2004
E H ANGLE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION INCHealth Care$2.6M$427K1975
ST LUKES FAMILY MEDICAL GROUP A FLEXIBLE PURPOSE CORPHealth Care$2.6M$1.4M2016

Modesto, CA has 823 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $752.4M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 152 organizations. 88 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 37.6 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

1,359

Total Approved

$592.4M

Jobs Supported

12,145

Per 10K Residents

62.2

SBA loans

-33.9% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

146

Top Lender

Wells Fargo Bank National Association

173 loans

Top Industry

Retail Trade

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)81% of all loans

Loans

1,099

Total Amount

$423.9M

Avg Loan

$385,682

Median Loan

$155,000

SBA Guaranteed

$314.6M(74%)

Jobs Supported

8,799

50419% of all loans

Loans

260

Total Amount

$168.6M

Avg Loan

$648,362

Median Loan

$454,000

7(a) β€” 81%504 β€” 19%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

206

15% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$151.1M

26% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$733,601

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Retail Trade202 loans
NAICS 44
$103.7M
Other Services150 loans
NAICS 81
$42.9M
Health Care & Social Assistance146 loans
NAICS 62
$75.2M
Accommodation & Food Services118 loans
NAICS 72
$99.4M
Construction106 loans
NAICS 23
$27.1M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Mve Inc.4$9.8M
Sehaj & Rai Inc2$8.4M
M & B Petroleum Inc3$8.2M
Superconvenience Inc2$7.7M
American Traders Inc.2$6.5M
Coffee Road Petroleum Inc2$5.4M
Niru Partner School Inc1$5.0M
Modco 2 Llc1$5.0M
Pedro Marquez and Candida Marquez1$5.0M
Grewal 2012 Hospitality Group, Llc1$5.0M

Modesto, CA has received 1,359 SBA loans totaling $592.4M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 1,099 loans (81% of the total), supporting 8,799 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 260 loans totaling $168.6M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Retail Trade. The most active SBA lender in Modesto is Wells Fargo Bank National Association with 173 loans. That works out to 62.2 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

13

Total Population

370,725

Avg Median Income

$76,182

Avg Home Value

$414,915

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
9530746,209$77,101$402,300$1,45532.8
953191,580$44,904$328,800$1,1012.5
9532610,662$89,268$498,900$1,54326.5
953283,939$53,013$435,100$1,3730.9
9535055,984$73,611$397,100$1,4838.8
9535147,232$56,869$315,700$1,3768.9
9535426,587$65,643$360,300$1,4637.7
9535560,470$83,460$447,600$1,7199.3
9535633,025$95,376$495,800$1,79422.2
9535714,283$94,066$417,800$2,00139.4
9535830,994$74,434$401,100$1,553116.3
9536725,303$90,633$444,700$1,5265.3
9536814,457$91,990$448,700$2,0043.1

Modesto, CA has 13 ZIP codes with a combined population of 370,725. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $76,182. The average median home value is $414,915. The average median monthly rent is $1,569.

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