Here's what it costs to live in Modesto, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,690 per month, while the typical home is valued around $442,700. Households earn a median of $79,891 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 42. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$79,891
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,690
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$442,700
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,255
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,356
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,758
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,442
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
219,215
Latest estimate
Median Age
35.1 yrs
Census ACS
42.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
11
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,551
Per month
Avg Home Value
$390,936
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 95313 | — | — | $562,500 |
| ZIP 95319 | — | $1,083 | $268,900 |
| ZIP 95350 | — | $1,386 | $367,600 |
| ZIP 95351 | — | $1,314 | $284,000 |
| ZIP 95354 | — | $1,348 | $328,700 |
| ZIP 95355 | — | $1,600 | $414,500 |
| ZIP 95356 | — | $1,659 | $459,200 |
| ZIP 95357 | — | $2,004 | $392,700 |
| ZIP 95358 | — | $1,503 | $376,200 |
| ZIP 95363 | — | $1,566 | $429,300 |
Showing top 10 of 11 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
48°F
July Avg
80°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.3
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
95.3%
The cost of living index for Modesto is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Modesto is $1,690 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Modesto is $79,891 per year.
The median home value in Modesto is $442,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Modesto has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 42.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
