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About
Life in Turlock
Turlock offers an affordable Central Valley lifestyle with a median home price around $460,600 and median household income of nearly $80,000, though you'll need to accept serious summer heat—July averages 104 degrees with 78 days hitting 90 or higher annually. The job market centers on agriculture, healthcare, and education rather than tech or specialized industries, with an unemployment rate around 6.1 percent; many residents commute 25+ minutes to jobs elsewhere in the Valley. Housing is reasonably accessible with about 55 percent ownership rates, and the city has genuine community character shaped by Assyrian, Portuguese, Mexican-American, and South Asian populations who've established deep roots here.
Turlock at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Foreign-Born
22.1%
Broadband Internet
93.0%
of households
Population Growth
+0.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics22.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Turlock: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Turlock, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (48.3%), and 31.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.8%
of residents
65 and Older
15.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.7%
of households
Married Couples
47.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.81
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 21% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Turlock
In Turlock, rent runs 21% below the CA average, and home values are 37% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,498
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
56.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1984
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $477,556 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts above CA average
Unemployment in Turlock
Unemployment in Turlock is 0.6 percentage points higher than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Turlock Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute26.2 min avg
How Turlock residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Turlock, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 67% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 23 mi
Merced Regional Macready Field (MCE)
Regional airport · few flights4,935 passengers boarded in 2025
- 60 mi
Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Medium hub5.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 84 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 8% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Turlock runs 8% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
356.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,312.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Turlock Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Stanislaus County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Stanislaus County, which includes Turlock, the most common type is drought, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2024 | 11 | Cold/Wind Chill | None reported |
| 2023 | 11 | Flood | $4,000 |
| 2022 | 19 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 23 | Drought | $100,000 |
| 2020 | 4 | Wildfire | Not estimated |
| 2019 | 2 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2018 | 5 | Heat | $20,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
223 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Stanislaus County, county-wide
Air Quality51 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Stanislaus County, which includes Turlock, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
51
Good Days
182
per year
Moderate Days
180
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Stanislaus County, county-wide
Climate91°F summers, 43°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Turlock has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and mild winters (avg low 43°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/53°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
57°/43°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
12.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
80
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
7
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
57
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 42°F | 2.63" |
| Feb | 61°F | 45°F | 2.29" |
| Mar | 67°F | 49°F | 1.85" |
| Apr | 72°F | 52°F | 0.93" |
| May | 80°F | 57°F | 0.59" |
| Jun | 88°F | 62°F | 0.12" |
| Jul | 93°F | 66°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 92°F | 65°F | 0.01" |
| Sep | 88°F | 62°F | 0.03" |
| Oct | 77°F | 55°F | 0.61" |
| Nov | 64°F | 47°F | 1.07" |
| Dec | 55°F | 42°F | 2.26" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Turlock
Turlock has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Emanuel Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Stanislaus Surgical Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 12.2 mi away · Modesto
Memorial Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13 mi away · Modesto
Doctors Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.3 mi away · Modesto
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education22.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Turlock
Turlock's student/teacher ratio is 22.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 26.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
16
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Turlock
California State University-Stanislaus
Public · 4-year · 8,385 students · in-state tuition $8,690 · 71% graduate · median earnings $65,560 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 15,109 students · in-state tuition $1,276 · 29% graduate · median earnings $45,551 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, 68 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Turlock
Turlock has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (68 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
68 mi awayPinnacles National Park
National Park
72 mi awayPort Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
74 mi awayYosemite National Park
National Park
75 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
77 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
87 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
88 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
88 mi awayPublic Libraries in Turlock
Turlock Library
550 Minaret Ave., Turlock
Cities Near Turlock
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Turlock FAQ
Is Turlock, California affordable?⌄
Turlock's median rent is $1,612/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $82,995/year. Median home value is $460,600.
Is Turlock, California safe?⌄
Turlock's violent crime rate was 357 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1312 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Turlock, California?⌄
Turlock has an unemployment rate of 6.1%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Turlock, California?⌄
The cost of living in Turlock is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,612/month and median household income is $82,995/year. The median home value is $460,600. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Turlock, California?⌄
The average commute in Turlock is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from