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Modesto, California: crime rate and local statistics
The violent-crime rate in Modesto was 5.8 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 35% higher than the statewide rate (4.3). Median household income is $79,891 and the median home value is $442,700. Population: about 219,215 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Modesto?
Modesto police recorded 1,287 violent crimes in 2025, or 5.8 for every 1,000 residents. It stands at 35% higher than the California rate (4.3); the U.S. figure is 3.3. There were also 4,062 property crimes, a rate of 18.4 per 1,000. Compared with 2022, when 1,662 were reported, the count is down 23%.
| Offense (2025) | Modesto count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,287 | 5.8 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 103 | 0.47 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 193 | 0.87 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 991 | 4.5 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 4,062 | 18.4 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 417 | 1.9 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 3,247 | 14.7 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 398 | 1.8 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Modesto changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 1,662 | 5,301 | 9 |
| 2023 | 1,419 | 4,819 | 9 |
| 2024 | 1,458 | 5,323 | 6 |
| 2025 | 1,287 | 4,062 | 0 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Modesto Police Department's own reports.
How does Modesto compare with California?
Households in Modesto have a median income of $79,891 (California: $99,122). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $442,700, and half of renters pay more than $1,690 a month. About 219,215 people live on 43 square miles of land, roughly 5,056 per square mile. The city lies in Stanislaus County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Modesto | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 219,215 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $79,891 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $442,700 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,690 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 7.2% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 13.3% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 21.2% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 58.9% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 35.1 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Modesto?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Modesto: Modesto Ground Water Contamination. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
Stanislaus County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Modesto?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 1 highway work zone in Modesto city limits (active that day). Roads listed: 99 Surface Street Lane Closure. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Modesto?
Inside the city limits there are 60 public schools (2024-25) and 6 private schools (2023-24). 9 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 2 state parks or recreation areas: Caswell Memorial State Park and George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Modesto
Gun shops
3 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Modesto city limits, plus 7 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 2 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Brooks Pawn & Jewelry INC (Modesto), The Pawn Shop (Modesto) and Turners Outdoorsman (Modesto).
Liquor stores
34 liquor stores are on the map inside the Modesto city limits: Alex & Sons Liquors (3) (Modesto), Bevmo (Modesto), Bottle N Cork (Modesto), Bottle N Cork II (Modesto), Cardenas (Modesto), Fast Mart (Modesto), Frontier Liquor Store (Modesto), Gills Liquor & More (Ceres) and 26 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Modesto city limits: Planned Parenthood Mar Monte (Modesto).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Modesto?
In 2025, Modesto had 5.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (1,287 reported), 35% higher than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 18.4 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Modesto?
$79,891 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Modesto?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $442,700 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Modesto?
Stanislaus County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Turlock, CA (12 mi) · Manteca, CA (16 mi) · Tracy, CA (25 mi) · Stockton, CA (29 mi) · Merced, CA (37 mi) · Lodi, CA (37 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: Stanislaus County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Modesto city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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