At a Glance
Median Income
$93,542
$29,365 per capita
Home Value
$427,400
Zillow: $501,854
Median Rent
$1,391/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
275/100K
961/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
74.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
12.8% smoking rate
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+
2.8 / 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 6.0% (67% 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 $501,854. 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 275 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 961/100K.
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 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 53.
Data Overview
People
Population24,306
Median Age30.9 yrs
Density3,120/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born21.1%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$93,542
Per Capita$29,365
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$32,065M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,227
Housing
A
Home Value$427,400
Rent$1,391
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$501,854
Housing Units6,694
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent275/100K
Property961/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,309/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain12.3 in/yr
AQI53 (Moderate)
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.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
21.1% 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.