Moving to Modesto, CA

Last updated 2026-07-10 · MovePlan Editorial Team

Central Valley farm-economy city with affordable Cali homes and a 90-minute reverse-commute to the Bay.

• Population: 218,069
• Median 2BR rent: $1,700/mo
• Typical local mover cost: $850-$2,700
• Popular neighborhoods: McHenry, College Area, Village One, La Loma, Dry Creek

Tule fog in December and January can drop highway visibility to near zero. Schedule daytime arrivals and skip dawn departures.

Climate: Hot dry summers, foggy mild winters.

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