Turlock, California

California community balancing growth and livability

Pacific Modesto, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

66.1

D

out of 100

Overview

Turlock is a California city with a population of approximately 72,100, part of the Modesto, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $485,596. Median household income is $74,559.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 72,100 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $485,596 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $74,559 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 25.7 minutes
  • Part of the Modesto, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

72,100

Source: Census ACS

$485,596

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$74,559

Source: Census ACS

25.7 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

46

Source: Walk Score

130 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Stanislaus County (county-level results)

43%
54%
Democrat 85,347
Republican 106,986
Leans R+11.0

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 42.3/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 42.3/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 55.7/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 46/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 42.5/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 66.1

Location

Turlock, CA (37.5036, -120.8505)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.