Moving to Modesto, California

About Modesto, California
Modesto

Modesto (, Spanish pronunciation: [moˈðesto]) is the county seat and largest city of Stanislaus County, California, United States. With a population of 218,069 according to 2022 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, it is the 19th largest city in California.

Modesto is located in the Central Valley region, 68 miles (109 km) south of Sacramento and 90 miles (140 km) north of Fresno. Distances from other places include: 40 miles (64 km) north of Merced, California, 92 miles (148 km) east of San Francisco, 66 miles (106 km) west of Yosemite National Park, and 24 miles (39 km) south of Stockton.

The city, in the San Joaquin Valley, is surrounded by rich farmland. Stanislaus County ranks sixth among California counties in farm production. It is home to Gallo Family Winery, the largest family-owned winery in the United States. Led by milk, almonds, chickens, walnuts, and corn silage, the county grossed nearly $3.1 billion in agricultural production in 2011. The farm-to-table movement plays a central role in Modesto living in the Central Valley.

Modesto has been honored as a Tree City USA numerous times.

Gender
Gender Modesto California Country
Female 50.9% 50.3% 50.8%
Male 49.1% 49.7% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Modesto California Country
Less than $10,000 4.2% 4.7% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.7% 3.9% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.8% 6.9% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.9% 7.1% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.3% 10% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.1% 15.3% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.5% 12.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.7% 17.1% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.7% 9.4% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 5.1% 13.3% 8.3%
Education


Education Modesto California Country
< 9th Grade 8% 8% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 9% 7% 7.0%
High School or GED 29% 20% 27.0%
Other College 26% 21% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 22% 20.0%
Master's Degree 4% 9% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2% 3% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Modesto California Country
White 42.5% 36.5% 60.1%
African American 4.7% 5.4% 12.2%
American Indian 0.6% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 7.5% 14.6% 5.6%
Hawaiian 1% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.3%
Multiracial 2.9% 3.4% 2.8%
Hispanic 40.7% 39.1% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity