Tracy, CA

Tracy, California

Introduction to Tracy, California

The California city of Tracy is located in San Joaquin County, about 60 miles east of San Francisco. The city is accessible to points east and south via Interstate I-580. Other major thoroughfares servicing Tracy include Interstates I-5 and I-205; with California State Highway 120 also nearby. Surrounding communities include Stockton (to the northeast), Modesto (to the southeast), and Livermore (to the west).

The origins of Tracy are related to the mid-19th century construction of Central Pacific Railroad lines running from Sacramento through Stockton and to the San Francisco Bay Area. A number of small communities sprang up along these lines, including the one named for railroad director Lathrop J. Tracy. Incorporated in 1910, Tracy grew rapidly and prospered as an agricultural area even when railroad operations began to decline in the 1950s. Beginning in the 1980s, Tracy experienced a growth spurt as people migrated to the city looking for a more affordable alternative to Bay Area home prices and also for a less hectic lifestyle. A steady period of growth ensued, as many companies found Tracy an ideal location for their distribution facilities. The city today is home to several of these distribution facilities and is setting its sights on newer industries, including expansion of hi-tech companies from their existing Silicon Valley bases.

Things to do in Tracy

Tracy's largest event is its annual Dry Bean Festival. Originally held in early August when it began in 1987, the downtown event now takes place during the second weekend of September. The festival draws tens of thousands annually, earning the city the nickname of "Dry Bean Capital of the World". Tracy's premiere cultural site is the Tracy Historical Museum, housing an impressive collection of photos, articles, clothing and artifacts. Volunteers provide visitors with a narrative interpretation of the displays and relate little-known facts about the city's history. Outdoor recreational sites in the surrounding San Joaquin Valley include the Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area, Carnegie State Vehicle Recreation Area, and Caswell Memorial State Park. Most of Northern California's top attractions can be found within 100 miles of Tracy, including Old Sacramento, Yosemite, and all of San Francisco's world class tourist sites.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Tracy, CA

Comparing Tracy 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
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Tracy Almanac

Tracy Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Tracy Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Tracy residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Tracy, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Tracy Hospitals

SUTTER TRACY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
1420 N TRACY BLVD
(209) 835-1500
Emergency Service: Yes

Starbucks in Tracy

Wal-Mart in Tracy

Tracy High Schools (2004)

WEST (MERRILL F.) HIGH
1975 W. LOWELL AVE.
209-831-5430
Serves 2,798 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 24.2

TRACY HIGH
315 E. 11TH ST.
209-831-5100
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 2,220 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 23.8

DELTA CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
31400 SOUTH KOSTER RD.
209-830-6363
A charter school.
Serves 169 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 28.2

DUNCAN-RUSSELL CONTINUATION
164 W. GRANTLINE ROAD
209-831-5220
A Non-traditional School
Serves 123 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.6

WILLOW
2626 TRACY BLVD.
209-830-6054
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 35 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

EXCEL HIGH (CONT.)
315 E. 11TH ST.
209-831-5095
A Non-traditional School
Serves 25 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

SUCCESS HIGH (CONT.)
1975 W. LOWELL AVE.
209-831-5430
A Non-traditional School
Serves 20 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Tracy Colleges

(List of All California Colleges)

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