Census ACS · #106 MSA
Modesto Metro Area
The Modesto, Ca Metropolitan Statistical Area has 552,250 residents. The median household income is $79,661 and the median home value is $426,600.
552,250
Population
369
People / sq mi
$79,661
Median Income
$426,600
Median Home Value
The Modesto CBSA covers 1,496 sq mi of land at 369.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 50.1% |
| Black or African American | 2.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3% |
Economy & Income
$79,661
Median Household Income
$33,653
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Modesto metro's price level is 104.1 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 4.1% higher the US average. The local median income of $79,661 has the buying power of $76,518 in average-priced US metros.
104.1
Price Level (US = 100)
$76,518
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$79,661
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$426,600
Median Home Value
$1,528
Median Rent
61.0%
Homeownership
Education
80.1%
High School+
19.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.7%
Drive Alone
6.9%
Work From Home
30.9 min
Avg Commute
9.7%
Foreign Born
Modesto spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Modesto, Ca Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 552,250 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #106 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Modesto metro area is $79,661, with a per capita income of $33,653.
The Modesto, Ca CBSA spans the state of California.
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Data for the Modesto, Ca CBSA (33700) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.