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Modesto, CA
Modesto · Stanislaus County · CA 95354
Updated June 20, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Think twice
Verdict
$329K
Median Price
9/100
Walk Score
5/10
Schools
92 min
to Sacramento
Score Breakdown
DAffordability
45/100
D+Safety
55/100
D+Schools
50/100
DQuietness
40/100
FCommute
15/100
FWalkability
9/100
WYLT Score36/100
Our Take
Modesto offers very affordable housing and solid schools, but it’s almost entirely car‑dependent and has a high crime rate and poor air quality. It might be okay for budget‑conscious buyers who don’t mind a long commute, but most people will find better quality of life elsewhere.
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The Good
- ✓Homes are relatively cheap compared to the rest of California
- ✓Public schools have high average ratings
- ✓Low flood risk in this part of Modesto
- ✓Community library and local cultural spots
Real Talk
- !Walk score is near zero – you’ll need a car for almost everything
- !Commuting to Sacramento takes about 92 minutes each way
- !Violent and property crime rates are higher than the national average
- !Air quality can be quite poor, especially in winter and during dust events
- $Higher-than-average property taxes in the Central Valley
- $Older homes may require frequent maintenance
- $Parking restrictions in the downtown area can add hassle
Best For
First‑time home buyers on a budgetFamilies seeking good schoolsRemote workers who can handle a long commuteStudents looking for affordable housing
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityPoor
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Modesto, CA
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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