Thinking of relocating to the Cetral Valley? Modesto offers rental or single family homes for a fraction of that in the Bay Area. And, that's not all.

Modesto, also known as the city of "Water, Wealth, Contentment and Health" is Part of California's fast growing and fertile Central Valley. Modesto is offers a mild weather year-round and some of the world's richest soil.Modesto has the diversity and facilities of a metropolitan city, with an atmosphere of old-fashioned hospitality. Its population exceeds 203,000, it is the largest city and the seat of Stanislaus County.

From its earliest days, Modesto (Spanish for modesty) has been a community dedicated to growth. In the last decades of Modesto's history, there has been progress, vision and growth beyond even its founding father, William Ralston's prediction for the wheat field that was Modesto in 1870. Attracting new businesses-from retail to manufacturing to the services industry-and keeping up with the demands of future technology and innovation are vital to the growth of Modesto.

Centrally located on Highway 99, Modesto is easily accessible from throughout California. West of the valley and over the coastal mountain range lies the San Francisco Bay Area, a 90-minute drive from Modesto. Eastward are the foothills that house the famed Mother Lode gold country and lead to the majestic Sierra Nevada mountain range and Yosemite National Park.

Modesto is located in the heart of one of the greatest agricultural areas of our nation - the San Joaquin Valley. Dairy products, almonds, apricots, melons, tomatoes, wine grapes, peaches, walnuts and poultry products are some of our top commodities. Join us in early spring to enjoy the delightful sights and smells of orchard blossoms.

Recreational opportunities include rafting on the Stanislaus River, bike trails throughout Modesto, horseback riding at area ranches, and outdoor in-line skating or skateboarding at Modesto's newest skate park. Regional malls,local shopping centers, golf courses, many parks offer entertainments.