Modesto is a city in California state in USA with a population of 214485 residents.. The poverty rate of Modesto is 12.4%, which is 11% lower than national average. The typical household in Modesto earns $62182 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 39.9% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Modesto, only 83% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Modesto remained 8.5%, which is 81% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Modesto, only 19% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 35% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Modesto is 104, which is 4% higher than national average. Median home value in Modesto is $300700 , which is 31% higher than national average. While median income in Modesto remained $62182, which is 8% lower than national average.