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Patterson, CA
City in Stanislaus County, California.
Population
24,693
Land area
7.8sq mi
People per sq mi
3,171
ZIP codes
0
Patterson and its ZIP codes
Patterson at a glance
- Patterson is about 13 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 309th most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $93,650 a year, 6% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $450,200 (39% below California) and median rent is $1,655 a month.
Local data for Patterson, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Patterson, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$93,650
Poverty rate
9.0%
Median home value
$450,200
Median rent
$1,655/mo
Homeownership
71.3%
Bachelor's or higher
13.6%
Median age
30.9
Average commute
41.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (15,055), German Americans (1,312), Irish Americans (1,076).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stanislaus County. PPP loans are for Patterson.
Unemployment rate
7.0%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,812
199,343 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,741
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.7B
FY 2026, $4,889 per person
How people get to work
Patterson, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.6%
- Carpooled13.3%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home11.3%
Average one-way commute: 41.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Patterson, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
73
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
718
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 39°F
12.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Patterson, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
16.1%
U.S. 11.1% +5.0 pts
Cities near Patterson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WestleyCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.3 |
| GraysonCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Crows LandingCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.7 |
| Diablo GrandeCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 4.3 |
| Monterey Park TractCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0 |
| Riverdale ParkCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| CowanCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| West ModestoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| Bret HarteCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| RouseCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| NewmanCity | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| ParklawnCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| BystromCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| CeresCity | 14 mi | 9.5 |
| KeyesCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| AirportCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Patterson, CA in?
- Patterson is in Stanislaus County, California.
- What is the population of Patterson, CA?
- About 24,693 people live in Patterson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Patterson?
- Nearby places include Westley (5.6 mi), Grayson (6.3 mi), Crows Landing (7.1 mi), Diablo Grande (7.8 mi), Monterey Park Tract (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023