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Compare Modesto to Fresno

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

Questions and Answers:

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

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

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

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

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Modesto may include: Turlock, Clovis, and Woodland.

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

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