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West Modesto, CA

Census-designated place in Stanislaus County, California.

Population

5,978

Land area

1.4sq mi

People per sq mi

4,330

ZIP codes

0

West Modesto and its ZIP codes

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West Modesto at a glance

  • West Modesto is about 17 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • The median household income is $61,440, 38% below the California median of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $304,700 (59% below California) and median rent is $1,432 a month.

Local data for West Modesto, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

West Modesto, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$61,440

Poverty rate

12.4%

Median home value

$304,700

Median rent

$1,432/mo

Homeownership

55.5%

Bachelor's or higher

9.7%

Median age

31.2

Average commute

30.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,343), German Americans (266), Irish Americans (124).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stanislaus County. PPP loans are for West Modesto.

Details

Unemployment rate

6.6%

Sep 2026, -0.2 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

Stanislaus County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

West Modesto, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone67.5%
  • Carpooled20.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
  • Worked from home9.2%

Average one-way commute: 30.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

West Modesto, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in West Modesto, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.4%

U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts

Diabetes

13.7%

U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts

Smoking

16.3%

U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

21.3%

U.S. 11.1% +10.2 pts

Cities near West Modesto

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Riverdale ParkCensus-designated place1.1 mi1.5
RouseCensus-designated place1.6 mi0.2
Bret HarteCensus-designated place2.4 mi0.6
BystromCensus-designated place3.1 mi0.5
ParklawnCensus-designated place3.3 mi0.1
AirportCensus-designated place3.8 mi0.2
ModestoCity4.2 mi43.4
CowanCensus-designated place4.9 mi0.1
CeresCity5.1 mi9.5
Monterey Park TractCensus-designated place6.5 mi0
SalidaCensus-designated place6.7 mi2.2
EmpireCensus-designated place7.3 mi1.2
KeyesCensus-designated place8.1 mi1.6
GraysonCensus-designated place8.6 mi0.2
RiverbankCity8.8 mi4.7
Del RioCensus-designated place8.9 mi2

Frequently asked questions

What county is West Modesto, CA in?
West Modesto is in Stanislaus County, California.
What is the population of West Modesto, CA?
About 5,978 people live in West Modesto, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near West Modesto?
Nearby places include Riverdale Park (1.1 mi), Rouse (1.6 mi), Bret Harte (2.4 mi), Bystrom (3.1 mi), Parklawn (3.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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