Living in Patterson, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Patterson · Census data 2020–2024
Patterson has 24,693 residents with a median age of 30.9. The median household income is $93,650 (6% lower than the California median), the median home value is $450,200, the median rent is $1,655/month.
Patterson at a glance
- Population
- 24,693
- Median age
- 30.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $93,650State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $450,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,655/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 71.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.6%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is Patterson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 9%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the California median; an average commute of 42 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Patterson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Patterson the median home value is $450,200, 35% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,655 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,547 a month in housing costs.
Patterson median household income
The median household income in Patterson is $93,650 and the income per person is $30,150. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Patterson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,898
- Owner-occupied
- 71.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.7%
- Vacant
- 5.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 3.78
Patterson demographics
- Population
- 24,693
- Median age
- 30.9
- Under 18
- 32.7%
- 65 and older
- 10.2%
- Households
- 6,525
- Foreign-born
- 22.4%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Patterson ›
Education in Patterson
13.6% of adults 25 and older in Patterson have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Patterson
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 74.6%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
Patterson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson | 24,693 | $93,650 | $450,200 | $1,655 |
| Grayson | 1,182 | $81,635 | $449,000 | $1,591 |
| Diablo Grande | 1,948 | $128,889 | $559,800 | $3,069 |
| Riverdale Park | 1,137 | $61,786 | $382,600 | $1,554 |
| West Modesto | 5,978 | $61,440 | $304,700 | $1,432 |
| Bret Harte | 4,757 | $52,500 | $334,700 | $1,384 |
| Rouse | 1,462 | $61,250 | $330,600 | $1,383 |
| Parklawn | 1,478 | $61,071 | $376,700 | $1,401 |
| Ceres | 49,342 | $79,025 | $424,800 | $1,639 |
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What is the median household income in Patterson, CA?
The median household income in Patterson is $93,650, 6% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Patterson?
The median home value in Patterson is $450,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Patterson?
The median gross rent in Patterson is $1,655 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Patterson, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 9%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the California median; an average commute of 42 minutes.
What is the median age in Patterson?
The median age in Patterson is 30.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Patterson?
The average commute to work in Patterson is 42 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Patterson?
The unemployment rate in Patterson is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Patterson?
13.6% of adults in Patterson have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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