West Modesto, CA

Full City Profile · California · Stanislaus County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,633 Population 4,082/sq mi density
$61,833 Median Income $21,185 per capita
$285,700 Home Value $440,861 Zillow
$1,344 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$61,833 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$285,700 home value, $1,344/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher

West Modesto, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,833
18% below
$21,185 per capita
Home Value
$285,700
1% above
Zillow: $440,861
Median Rent
$1,344/mo
16% above
29.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
73% below
66.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
131% above
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How West Modesto Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows West Modesto's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
82%
Home Value
101%
Rent
116%
Poverty
149%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
231%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Modesto 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

West Modesto residents earn a median household income of $61,833 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,185. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.5% 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 West Modesto is $285,700 , 1% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $440,861. Median rent is $1,344/month, with 29.6% 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 1953.

Education

9.1% of adults in West Modesto hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 66.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Modesto 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

Population5,633
Median Age31.4 yrs
Density4,082/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born33.8%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$61,833
Per Capita$21,185
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty18.5%
County GDP$32,065M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,227

Housing

A
Home Value$285,700
Rent$1,344
Ownership46.0%
Zillow$440,861
Housing Units1,522
Rent Burden29.6%

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,309/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain12.3 in/yr
AQI53 (Moderate)
Elevation72 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+66.0%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute33 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations48
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in West Modesto was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
33.8% 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.