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Compare Fresno to Modesto

This post compares Fresno, California to Modesto, California across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Fresno (city) Modesto (city)
Population 519,037 210,166
Income (median) $39,069 $46,377
Home Value (median) $206,800 $236,200
White 56% 72%
Black 7% 4%
Asian 13% 7%
With Kids 41% 36%
Age (median) 30 35
Rentals 53% 45%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Fresno or Modesto?
A: Fresno has a larger population count than Modesto: 519037 compared with 210166 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Fresno or in Modesto?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Fresno.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Fresno or Modesto?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Fresno.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Fresno does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 53% for Fresno versus 45% for Modesto.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Fresno may include: Riverside, Bakersfield, and Stockton.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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