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Modesto, CA

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With its urban spirit and rural charm, Modesto is modestly perfect

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There’s an entertainment everywhere in Modesto, no matter where you look or how far you go. The city, located in the Central Valley, is a sprawling urban oasis that blends rural charm with urban convenience. To the east lies Yosemite National Park, San Francisco to the west, Sacramento up north, and Fresno to the south. The down-home feel comes from rows and rows of orchards that frame the farming community and the city’s lack of skyscrapers, but there are countless restaurants, stores, and attractions for residents to enjoy.

Neighborhoods throughout Modesto vary in offerings but all offer a diversity of families and cultures. There’s a variety of homes and apartment available to renters in Modesto, some of which exude charming Spanish and Italian influences. Shopping is convenient in Modesto with Vintage Fair Mall and McHenry Village Shopping Center serving the area.

McHenry Museum features a historical look at the evolution of Modesto and the people who helped create this part of California. One of the newest landmarks and attractions to this district is the Gallo Center for the Arts. The local performing arts studio celebrates the many styles of art and regularly hosts dancers, musicians, and musical productions for the public. The city also comes together for annual events like SummerFest, making Modesto an engaging local regardless of where your apartment is.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Modesto, CA is $1,156 for a studio, $1,491 for one bedroom, $1,743 for two bedrooms, and $2,170 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Modesto has increased by 2.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,491/month
631 Sq Ft
House
$2,170/month
1,360 Sq Ft
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Transportation

58

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

28

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

51

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Alberta Martone Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

672 Students

7
out of 10

Enslen Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

333 Students

7
out of 10

Hart-Ransom Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

737 Students

6
out of 10

Agnes M. Baptist Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

625 Students

6
out of 10

John Fremont Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

596 Students

6
out of 10

Elizabeth Ustach Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,008 Students

6
out of 10

Hart-Ransom Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

737 Students

6
out of 10

Daniel J. Savage Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

863 Students

5
out of 10

Somerset Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

974 Students

4
out of 10

Roosevelt Junior High

Public

Grades 7-8

777 Students

4
out of 10

James C. Enochs High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,420 Students

8
out of 10

Joseph A. Gregori High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,332 Students

7
out of 10

Fred C. Beyer High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,575 Students

7
out of 10

Modesto High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,516 Students

4
out of 10

Thomas Downey High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,145 Students

4
out of 10

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Living in Modesto

Restaurants

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Galletto Ristorante a fine-dining Italian restaurant serving local ingredients that represents rustic Italy. It is one of the pricier restaurants in the area.

Tresetti’s World Caffe is a lunch and dinner favorite among locals because of the great food and friendly atmosphere. The small layout makes for a cozy setting and that is inviting.

Transportation

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Highway 99 runs through Modesto, which makes it convenient for commuters who travel toward Sacramento or the Bay Area for work. Congestion is not as progressed as the bumper-to-bumper hold ups in the Los Angeles area, however; delays do sometimes slow commuting.

In addition to easily accessible freeway access, residents have the option of using public transportation. The Modesto Area Max busing system offers a variety of services to those who rely on public transportation. The Greyhound Bus station is also located in the downtown area and offers bus trips for people who are looking for transportation outside the area. This is a great alternative to flying and price of airline tickets.

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