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Modesto, CA
Full City Profile · California · Stanislaus County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
218,614
Population
5,042/sq mi density
$77,899
Median Income
$34,656 per capita
$415,600
Home Value
$440,861 Zillow
$1,609
Median Rent
33.5% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
322 sunny days/yr
812
Violent Crime/100K
3,317 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$77,899 median income, 4.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$415,600 home value, $1,609/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
812 violent crimes/100K (114% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$415,600
47% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,609/mo
38% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
58.4%
11% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
74,686
Median year built: 1978
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$415,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$440,861
Median Sale Price
$451,000
Median List Price
$447,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
58.4%
Owner-Occupied
41.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,609/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,042/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
33 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
107
Price Drops
27.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$297
Active Inventory
259
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1978
Average age of housing stock: 48 years
Homeownership Rate
58.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $415,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $440,861 |
| Median Sale Price | $451,000 |
| Median List Price | $447,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $297 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,609 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,042 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 33 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 27.0% |
| Homes Sold | 107 |
| Active Inventory | 259 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $297 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 58.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 41.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 58.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 74,686 |
| Median Year Built | 1978 |
| Rent Burden | 33.5% |