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Population Review

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

White50.1%
Black or African American2.8%
Asian0.0%
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.

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.