Ceres, CA

Ceres, California

Introduction to Ceres, California

Ceres, California is 3 miles SE of Modesto, California (center to center) and 54 miles E of San Jose, California. The municipality is situated in San Joaquin Valley in Stanislaus county. The region features a flat landscape and is bordered by the Tuolumne River. It's a prominent agricultural area and wine grapes are a major product. Ceres has a small neighborhood atmosphere. The vast majority of the city's industrial and commercial areas are designated as Enterprise Zones.

Ceres History

The families of John Service, Daniel Whitmore and Cassius Warner were the initial families living in Ceres in 1867. Daniel Whitmore is regarded as the founder of the city.

Ceres Attractions

• Ceres Street Faire
• Concert in the Park
• Halloween Fun Festival
• Whitmore Mansion
• Ceres Flea Market

Nearby attractions include the McHenry Mansion, the McHenry Museum, an historic state theater and a minor league baseball team which are all located in Modesto. The Great Valley Museum is a notable venue. The well known Gallo Winery is a short distance from Ceres. The Gallo Arts Center offers music, plays and opera performances.

Ceres Activities

The Ceres River Bluff Regional Park and Smyrna Park are popular for outdoor activities. Big Bear Park, Lake Tulloch, Fisherman's Bend, Merced River Resort, and the Oakwood Lake Resort are nearby. Golfers enjoy the area's courses including the Dryden Golf Course and River Oaks Golf Course. Naraghi, Brush, Ramona, Farmington and Miller lakes are located in the region. The close by Boomers Family Fun Park is a popular destination.

Ceres Higher Education

The California State University Stanislaus and Modesto Junior College are nearby.

Comparative Profile of Ceres, CA

Comparing Ceres to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Ceres Almanac

Ceres Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Ceres Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

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Ceres High Schools (2004)

CERES HIGH
2320 CENTRAL
209-538-0130
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 2,468 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 23.7

WHITMORE CHARTER SCHOOL
2503 LAWRENCE STREET
209-556-1073
A charter school.
Serves 261 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.8

ARGUS HIGH (CONT.)
2555 LAWRENCE
209-538-0171
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 209 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 24

ENDEAVOR ALTERNATIVE
2555 LAWRENCE ST.
209-538-0173
A Non-traditional School
Serves 187 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 23.4

STANISLAUS TEEN RECOVERY
1917 MEMORIAL DRIVE SUITE A-3
209-614-9135
A Non-traditional School
Serves 23 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Ceres Colleges

(List of All California Colleges)

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