Living in West Modesto, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Modesto · Census data 2020–2024
West Modesto has 5,978 residents with a median age of 31.2. The median household income is $61,440 (38% lower than the California median), the median home value is $304,700, the median rent is $1,432/month.
West Modesto at a glance
- Population
- 5,978
- Median age
- 31.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $61,440State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $304,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,432/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 55.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.7%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is West Modesto a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the California median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 12.1%; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in West Modesto
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Modesto the median home value is $304,700, 8% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,432 per month, which is 30.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,704 a month in housing costs.
West Modesto median household income
The median household income in West Modesto is $61,440 and the income per person is $21,111. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in West Modesto: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,620
- Owner-occupied
- 55.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.5%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 3.83
West Modesto demographics
- Population
- 5,978
- Median age
- 31.2
- Under 18
- 29.3%
- 65 and older
- 9.6%
- Households
- 1,549
- Foreign-born
- 32.1%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Modesto ›
Education in West Modesto
9.7% of adults 25 and older in West Modesto have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 1.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Modesto
- Unemployment rate
- 12.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Drive alone
- 67.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
West Modesto vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Modesto | 5,978 | $61,440 | $304,700 | $1,432 |
| Riverdale Park | 1,137 | $61,786 | $382,600 | $1,554 |
| Rouse | 1,462 | $61,250 | $330,600 | $1,383 |
| Bret Harte | 4,757 | $52,500 | $334,700 | $1,384 |
| Modesto | 219,215 | $79,891 | $442,700 | $1,690 |
| Bystrom | 4,143 | $49,094 | $319,400 | $1,189 |
| Parklawn | 1,478 | $61,071 | $376,700 | $1,401 |
| Airport | 903 | $32,159 | $441,700 | $1,210 |
| Ceres | 49,342 | $79,025 | $424,800 | $1,639 |
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What is the median household income in West Modesto, CA?
The median household income in West Modesto is $61,440, 38% 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 West Modesto?
The median home value in West Modesto is $304,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in West Modesto?
The median gross rent in West Modesto is $1,432 per month, about 30.4% of household income.
Is West Modesto, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the California median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 12.1%; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
What is the median age in West Modesto?
The median age in West Modesto is 31.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in West Modesto?
The average commute to work in West Modesto is 31 minutes; 9.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Modesto?
The unemployment rate in West Modesto is 12.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Modesto?
9.7% of adults in West Modesto 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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