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Modesto, CA

Aggregated across 7 ZIP codes in Modesto.

Population: 269,329 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Modesto, CA is $452,609 — down 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $457,464 after a median 30 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,941/month. 79 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, earthquake, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$452,609

Median home value

-0.3%

1-year change

30

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$452,609
1-year appreciation
-0.3%
3-year appreciation
+5.2%
5-year appreciation
+12.9%
10-year appreciation
+87.0%
All-time peak (2025-01)
$460,524
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$457,464
Median list price
$516,706
Median price per sqft
$281
1-year sale-price change
-1.5%
Median days on market
30 days
Homes sold (recent period)
55
For-sale inventory
501
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
39
1-year forecast
-0.7%
Days to pending
37 days
New listings (monthly)
190

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,941/mo
1-year rent change
+1.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,495/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,869/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,495/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
79
Elementary schools
53
Middle schools
9
High schools
13
Charter schools
11
School districts serving the area
Great Valley Academy District, Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District, Modesto City Elementary
Schools include
Great Valley Academy, Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley, Elihu Beard Elementary, Catherine Everett Elementary, John Fremont Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, lightning, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Very High · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 92% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
20.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Modesto Ground Water Contamination (1.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
65.3°F
Average high
75.7°F
Average low
54.9°F
Annual precipitation
28.4 in
Annual snowfall
0.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
54
Days with Good air quality
166
Days with Moderate air quality
176
Highest AQI recorded (year)
150

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
-42,714
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
36,363
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
39,570

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
8
Nearest national park
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (52 mi)
National parks include
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
180
Nearest airport
Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field (MOD) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field (MOD) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
53
Hospitals include
DOCTORS MEDICAL CENTER, OAK VALLEY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, DOCTORS HOSPITAL OF MANTECA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.4 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
105
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,515 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
32.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,873
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
72.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
166,416
Average weekly wage
$1,135
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
778

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ModestoState medianUS median
Median home value$452,609$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$457,464$696,000$325,000
Median days on market30 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,941/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,873$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Modesto, CA?
$452,609.
What is the median sale price in Modesto, CA?
$457,464.
How long do homes take to sell in Modesto, CA?
Median days on market: 30 days.
What is typical rent in Modesto, CA?
Typical rent: $1,941/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Modesto, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, lightning, heatWave.
Is Modesto, CA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone C; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Modesto, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 92% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Modesto, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Modesto, CA?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Modesto Ground Water Contamination, 1.1 mi.
How many schools serve Modesto, CA?
79 schools (53 elementary, 9 middle, 13 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Modesto, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 9.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Modesto, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Modesto, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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