Median Age
33 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
12%
Ceres
Ceres, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,352
Population
48,768
Renter Mix
37% Rent
A quiet Central Valley suburb.
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Named after the Roman goddess of agriculture, Ceres sits at the southern edge of Modesto in the heart of California’s San Joaquin Valley, where a slower pace of life meets easy access to bigger-city amenities. Everyday essentials are close at hand, and State Route 99 makes the commute into neighboring Modesto straightforward for museum visits, dining, and entertainment. Day trips to Sacramento, the Bay Area, Yosemite National Park, and the San Luis National Wildlife Refuge are all within reach for outdoor escapes.
The rental market here leans toward single-story homes and garden-style apartment communities that feel more residential than urban. Townhomes and multi-bedroom layouts are common, offering more square footage than many coastal markets at comparable price points. Local pride runs deep—reflected in the long-running Ceres Courier newspaper and community events—so newcomers find a friendly, small-city feel with practical conveniences and regional connectivity.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$71,434
Average: $85,560
Education
5,332
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
20,558
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ceres has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
37%
Non-Renters
63%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
7%
Other Education
93%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Ceres, CA is $723 for a studio, $1,351 for one bedroom, $1,616 for two bedrooms, and $2,151 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ceres has increased by 0.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,351/month
576 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ceres, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
516 Students
Public
Grades K-5
668 Students
Public
Grades K-5
581 Students
Public
Grades K-5
393 Students
Joel J. Hidahl Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
393 Students
Blaker-Kinser Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
603 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
603 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
636 Students
Mae Hensley Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
636 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
685 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
96 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,660 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,660 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,317 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,317 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.