Modesto, CA
Population 218,614 · Modesto, CA MSA. Moving to or from Modesto? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
218,614
Cost of living (RPP)
104.108
Annual avg temp
63°F
Typical home
$446,494
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $77,899 |
| Median age | 35.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.8% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $415,600 |
| Median gross rent | $1,609/mo |
| Avg household size | 3.02 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 104.108 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 152.259, goods 105.168, services 108.476. Source: BEA, Modesto, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
63°F
January low
39°F
July high
95°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 12.3". Station: MODESTO CITY CO AP, CA US (3 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$446,494
ZHVI YoY
-0.7%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$2,026/mo
ZORI YoY
+0.8%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Modesto, CA
Total employment (MSA)
192,020
Median wage (annual)
$47,720
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 22,970 | $45,490 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 20,080 | $47,540 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 19,760 | $34,710 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 15,890 | $36,840 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Occupations | 14,170 | $65,580 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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