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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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity87
Male Share of the Population86
Female Share of the Population35
Senior Citizens23
Age of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty45
Median Family Income44
People in Middle Class or Better34
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work75
Working at Home53
Short Commute Times45
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Affordability of Rents68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
People Living Alone12
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime44
Low Property Crime21

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