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Patterson, CA


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Patterson, California

Introduction to Patterson, California

Patterson, California, in Stanislaus county, is 13 miles SW of Modesto, California (center to center) and 43 miles E of San Jose, California. The city is included in the Modesto metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 11,606 people lived in Patterson.

Patterson History

The history of Patterson started with the measuring of the Rancho Del Puerto. On January 30, 1844, the land was granted to Pedro Hernandez and Mariano by Manuel Micheltoreno. On January 7, 1855, Samuel G. Reed and Ruben S. Wade claimed the land and they received a patent which was signed by President Abraham Lincoln. However, Reed and Wade sold the grant to J. O. Eldredge in 1866. John D. Patterson purchased the grant from Eldredge on August 14, 1866. Later, Thomas W. Patterson subdivided the land and planned the design of the town of Patterson. The city was incorporated on December 22, 1919.

Patterson and nearby Attractions

  • Sorensen Park
  • Museum Historical Building
  • Tech Museum of Innovation
  • McHenry Mansion

Things To Do In Patterson

You can find a number of historical sites in the city of Patterson. Every year, the city organizes the Apricot Fiesta and is also known as the Apricot Capital of the World. You can even enjoy the Annual Art and Wine Gala, which takes place at the Patterson Repertory Theatre. In addition, the city features a number of sports and other recreational facilities.

Patterson Transportation

Air transportation is available from Modesto City-Co-Harry Sham Field Airport.

Patterson Higher Education

Modesto Junior College is close to the city.

High Points

Patterson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Patterson Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 18%Patterson Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Patterson, CA

Comparing Patterson 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 Old109
Male Share of the Population98
Racial Diversity95
Well-Paid Single Men33
Female Share of the Population23
Senior Citizens12
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income66
People Above Poverty45
People in Middle Class or Better34
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work74
Public Transportation Use42
Working at Home32
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Affordability of Rents69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
People Living Alone12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime69
Low Property Crime43

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