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Compare Modesto to San Jose

This post compares Modesto, California to San Jose, 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) San Jose (city)
Population 210,166 1,023,031
Income (median) $46,377 $61,896
Home Value (median) $236,200 $714,200
White 72% 40%
Black 4% 3%
Asian 7% 34%
With Kids 36% 38%
Age (median) 35 36
Rentals 45% 42%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Modesto or San Jose?
A: Modesto has a much smaller population count than San Jose: 210166 compared with 1023031 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Modesto does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 45% for Modesto versus 42% for San Jose.

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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