At a Glance
Median Income
$93,542
$29,365 per capita
Home Value
$427,400
Zillow: $504,391
Median Rent
$1,391/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
204/100K
1,922/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
74.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Patterson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Patterson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Patterson a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Patterson residents earn a median household income of $93,542 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,365. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,952 business establishments, including 1,051 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Patterson is $427,400 , 52% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $504,391. Median rent is $1,391/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Safety & Crime
Patterson reports 204 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,922/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.2% of adults in Patterson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
74.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Patterson has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population24,306
Median Age30.9 yrs
Density3,120/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,542
Per Capita$29,365
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$32,065M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,227
Housing
A
Home Value$427,400
Rent$1,391
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$504,391
Housing Units6,694
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent204/100K
Property1,922/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault115/100K
Burglary359/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,309/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain11.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation116 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+74.7%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute47 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Patterson was founded in 1909.
The median home in Patterson was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 1,051 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 78 fatal vehicle crashes.
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