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Compare Modesto to Oakland

This post compares Modesto, California to Oakland, 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) Oakland (city)
Population 210,166 417,442
Income (median) $46,377 $52,981
Home Value (median) $236,200 $564,500
White 72% 36%
Black 4% 24%
Asian 7% 15%
With Kids 36% 28%
Age (median) 35 36
Rentals 45% 60%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Modesto or Oakland?
A: Modesto has a smaller population count than Oakland: 210166 compared with 417442 total people.

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

Q: Are homes more expensive in Modesto or Oakland?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Modesto.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Oakland does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 45% for Modesto versus 60% for Oakland.

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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