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West Modesto, CA
Full City Profile · California · Stanislaus County County
West Modesto, CA
At a Glance
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)
Is West Modesto a Good Place to Live?
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 5.0% (39% 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.
Safety & Crime
West Modesto reports 864 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 127% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,428/100K.
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 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.