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Is Modesto, CA (Palisades / Orleans Estates) a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe143

Medium216

Low405

Other779

154 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape23

Child involved134

Assault19

Other3

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is out with three individuals at a gas station in the area of Rockefeller or Whitmore in Ceres during a possible suspicious activity check.	Fairview Dr # C, Ceres, CA 95307	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near Mitchell Road and Roeding Road and ran a record and plate check on a vehicle and a person. Dispatch reported the records were clear and the officer remained on scene.	Roeding Rd & Mitchell Rd, Ceres, CA 95307	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Village Circle and Christoffersen Parkway involving a vehicle license plate check. Dispatch later noted a possible expired registration on a 2014 Toyota sedan registered to a person on Fosberg Road. A separate emergency medical call was also dispatched to a location on Wood Lane Avenue in Burbank.	Village Cir & W Christoffersen Pkwy, Turlock, CA 95382	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency was reported near Morgan Road following an iPhone crash alert with no answer on callback.	Morgan Rd, Modesto, CA 95358	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct an area check near Morgan Road in Modesto after a reported iPhone crash alert, with no response on callback.	Morgan Rd, Modesto, CA 95358	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers report a possible collision between a vehicle and a bicyclist near West Monte Vista Avenue and Highway 99 in Turlock. The reporting driver appears to be waiting in her vehicle while a male bicyclist is reportedly lying on the ground in the eastbound lanes.	W Monte Vista Ave, Turlock, CA	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a home on Kenzo Road for a possible restraining order violation after a reporting party said his ex-girlfriend entered his residence. Radio traffic later asked to verify whether the order is a complete stay-away order or allows peaceful contact.	Kinser Rd, Ceres, CA 95307	Domestic Dispute
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 5 was dispatched to a medical emergency call near Wiley Drive at unit 231.	Wiley Ct, Turlock, CA 95382	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, an emergency medical call was reported near the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, north Broadway area.	N Broadway, Turlock, CA 95380	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic references a residence near Almond where officers have reportedly responded about six times for trespassing/602-related calls since July of last year, and notes an emergency protective order (EPO) was granted. Separate radio traffic also mentions a call from a suicide hotline regarding a 12-year-old boy associated with an address on Geer Rd (apartment/unit unclear).	Almond Ave, Turlock, CA 95380	Break-In

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Median Home Price

$604,793

Average Rent

$2,843

Vacancy Rate

4.8%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Palisades / Orleans Estates is an urban neighborhood in Modesto, CA, featuring mostly medium to large single-family homes built between 1970 and the present.

The area has a median home price of $604,793 and average rent of $2,843, both below most California neighborhoods, with a vacancy rate of 4.8% indicating steady demand.

UrbanEstablished HomesFamily FriendlyDiverse Languages

Quick Facts

Vacancy Rate	4.8%
Child Poverty Rate	0.0%

Housing market and real estate character

The housing stock in Palisades / Orleans Estates is primarily medium to large single-family homes with strong owner occupancy.

Owner Occupied Rate	Majority
Housing Type	Medium to large single-family homes and apartments
Built 1970-1999	Majority

What buyers will notice right away

Most homes were built between 1970 and 1999, offering mature residential character.

High owner occupancy suggests residential stability.

Families & Lifestyle

This neighborhood is attractive to families and college students, with low child poverty and amenities supporting education.

Low child poverty supports family well-being.

Amenities cater to college students and families alike.

Family Friendly — A very good choice for families with school-aged children.

College Student Friendly — Ranks highly for college student living with supportive services.

Child Poverty Rate	0.0%
College Student Friendly Rank	Top 12% in California

Demographics

Executive/Professional Occupations	45.9%
Income Rank	Above average
College Educated Rate
Foreign Born	17.9%
Top Languages	["English (71.2%)","Spanish","Chinese","Urdu","Mon-Khmer (1.5%)"]
Top Ancestries	["Mexican (33.2%)","German (12.0%)","Asian (10.8%)","Irish (10.3%)","Swedish (9.3%)","Portuguese (4.7%)"]