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Why families like the small-town vibe and easy commute in Ceres
Just south of Modesto, Ceres is a suburban town close to the best of the Central Valley, surrounded by almond orchards to the south and urban sprawl to the north. It is perfect for those who want a slower pace of life, while still living close to California Route 99 and the region's farming, food and wine industries. With a more suburban, community-focused vibe, Ceres offers a downtown center with festivals, markets and a small-town atmosphere on the city's edge.
Concerts in the Park in downtown Ceres bring live music and food vendors on summer evenings.
Ceres blends neighborhoods, businesses, and open space across the Central Valley.
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Choose between homes close to the outdoors or downtown charm
In Ceres, you can find New Traditional, Spanish Revival, and ranch-style homes, which typically have more square footage than in South Modesto neighborhoods like Parklawn. The median construction year is 2003, meaning Ceres has a mix of older and newer homes. The median home price is in the lower $400,000s. Just outside the Ceres limits, you can find homes up to $1.6 million with acres of farmland. Overall, home prices decreased in 2025, which could make it a prime time to invest.
There are two neighborhoods you can reference. Mayfield features newer two-story homes near Ceres River Bluff Regional Park and River Oaks Golf Course. If you live in Downtown Ceres, you can easily get to a community center and plenty of locally owned shops and restaurants. "People would like to live there because of the proximity to Modesto. Ceres has a small-town feel, but it is close enough to primary services," says Kristopher Losole, a longtime area resident and real estate agent at PMZ Real Estate. "It is mostly families, and it may have a better value on pricing than a lot of areas."
Ranch-style homes are common across Ceres neighborhoods, often built in the early 2000s.
Bungalow homes appear in select Ceres neighborhoods, reflecting a range of housing styles.
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Why local schools and programs appeal to Ceres homebuyers
The Ceres Unified School District has about 14,000 students. Families can make requests to attend another school within CUSD or another district. All transfers are subject to approval, depending on lottery procedures for oversubscribed schools. Students can attend Caswell Elementary School before advancing to the highly rated Mae Hensley Junior High School and Ceres High School. The district provides dual language and after-school programs that help students succeed. Central Valley Christian Academy is a highly rated private school in Ceres serving kindergarten through 12th grade.
Central Valley Christian Academy in Ceres provides private K-12 education.
Ceres High School is part of Ceres Unified School District near Modesto.
Mae Hensley Junior High in Ceres serves middle school students within CUSD.
Caswell Elementary School in Ceres serves early grades within CUSD.
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Dining options range from Italian bistros to Mexican favorites
Downtown Ceres has a variety of boutiques and restaurants. You can easily get to grocery stores and shopping areas all around town. Explore the vast retail and dining scene:
Try the American Italian Bistro, which serves pizza and calzones downtown.
Head to La Cascada Mexican Restaurant for authentic burritos and enchiladas on Mitchell Road.
Pick up groceries at Walmart Supercenter and Cost Less Food Company, both of which are a short distance from downtown.
Drive into Downtown Modesto for more restaurants, markets and nightlife.
Walmart Supercenter at Ceres Gateway Center offers groceries and everyday shopping in Ceres.
La Cascada Mexican Restaurant on Mitchell Road serves burritos and enchiladas in Ceres.
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Seasonal events and local parks make Ceres lively year-round
Smyrna Community Park features a skate park, playground and picnic tables. Visit the Ceres River Bluff Regional Park, which has five soccer fields and a walking trail around a scenic pond. In June, you must attend the Skies the Limit Hot Air Balloon Festival, an annual celebration featuring hot air balloons, live music and kids' activities at River Bluff Regional Park. The Ceres Farmers Market has local meat, produce and dairy from local farms. It takes place downtown in Whitmore Park, with live music on Tuesday evenings during the summer.
River Bluff Regional Park in Ceres includes soccer fields and a walking trail.
Smyrna Community Park in Ceres includes playgrounds with large slides for families.
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Major highways and easy access to Modesto
Most employees in Ceres work in the agricultural industry, food and wine manufacturing or the public sector. Healthcare is also a significant industry, and the nearest emergency room is at Doctors Medical Center in Central Modesto, roughly a 12-minute drive. The StanRTA bus system makes stops along Magnolia Street. California Route 99 is a major highway connecting multiple cities to Ceres. Downtown Modesto is about 4 miles north, which is less than 10 minutes away. "The biggest reason people move to Ceres is that they want to be more removed, while still only a few miles away," Losole says. "Ceres and Modesto are connected. You don't see the separation, but it feels more detached." About 30 minutes north, the Stockton Metropolitan Airport provides direct passenger flights to U.S. cities.
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On average, homes in Ceres, CA sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Ceres, CA over the last 12 months is $475,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome to this well-maintained ranch-style home situated on a spacious 0.19-acre lot. Offering 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, the flexible floor plan includes a fourth bedroom located just off the living room near the entry, making it an ideal space for a home office, guest room, or playroom. Designed for comfortable living, the home features a large, open living room and a separate family room
Fresh and move-In ready! Located in an All-Ages Park! Remodeled in 2026, this spacious home offers 1,440 sq. ft. All rooms are spacious. Great kitchen and dining area with an indoor laundry area. Cosmetic upgrades include reinforced subflooring, fresh interior/exterior paint, New dual-pane windows, The updated kitchen features quartz countertops and new appliances. Exterior improvements include
Welcome to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offering 1,595 sq. ft. of comfortable living in the heart of Ceres. Built in 1989, this pride-of-ownership home features stylish laminate flooring, granite and marble finishes, an inviting floor plan, and an owned solar system for added energy savings. Step outside to your private backyard oasis with a sparkling pool, perfect for relaxing
Located in the heart of Ceres on Faith Home Road, this exceptional agricultural property has over 18 acres of Stanislaus variety peaches. The orchard was planted in 2017 and 2018, providing a well established and productive crop. The property has an existing lease and a peach contract extending through 2028. This is your opportunity to own productive ag land in the Central Valley.
Great Investment Opportunity in Ceres!! Approx. 7.54 Acres along Highway 99 Exposure with Future Highway Commercial uses... Located at Rohde (Frontage Road) and Redwood off the Highly used Mitchell Exit. This Frontage property has over 600 feet of Visibility and Exposure to Highway 99. Many New Commercial Businesses at the Mitchell Exit with a New 4 Lane Roadway being Constructed. Furthermore,
Prime location with exceptional upsidethis versatile 12-acre property offers a rare opportunity for investors, owner-users, or those seeking income-producing land with future potential. Currently operating as a truck parking facility, the property includes two homes and a shop. The main residence is approximately 1,800 sq ft featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a basement, and raised foundation.
Welcome to this well-maintained ranch-style home situated on a spacious 0.19-acre lot. Offering 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, the flexible floor plan includes a fourth bedroom located just off the living room near the entry, making it an ideal space for a home office, guest room, or playroom. Designed for comfortable living, the home features a large, open living room and a separate family room
Welcome to 3601 Keyes Road, home to Stanislaus county's most productive farm ground. This property enjoys Keyes Rd. frontage and close proximity to HWY 99 making it an interesting long term commercial development play or the perfect site for your dream home & farm stead while still being close to town. The existing almond orchard is irrigated with Class I TID water via a flood pipeline and
Stunning single-story home in the highly desirable Eastgate neighborhood! This well-maintained 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence offers 2,502 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed living space, featuring an open-concept floor plan, spacious living areas, and a 3-car garage. Step outside to a large covered patio overlooking the backyardperfect for entertaining or relaxing. Pride of ownership shines
Completely Remodeled & Move-In Ready! Welcome home to this beautifully renovated 2012 manufactured home located in an all-age community in the heart of Ceres! Offering 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, this stunning home has been updated from floor to ceiling with a brand-new kitchen, new flooring, fresh interior and exterior paint, an updated bathroom, and stylish finishes throughout. Enjoy the privacy of
Fresh and move-In ready! Located in an All-Ages Park! Remodeled in 2026, this spacious home offers 1,440 sq. ft. All rooms are spacious. Great kitchen and dining area with an indoor laundry area. Cosmetic upgrades include reinforced subflooring, fresh interior/exterior paint, New dual-pane windows, The updated kitchen features quartz countertops and new appliances. Exterior improvements include
Pride of Ownership. Move-in-Ready. Plantation Shutters. Close to Shopping. Come. Fall in love. Present your offer. Senior Community. Retire in a nice environment.
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Country living with city convenience! Beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath home on a 1-acre lot in one of the area's most desirable locations. Enjoy plenty of space for horses, livestock, RVs, and all your outdoor toys, with TID irrigation available. Looking for room to grow? The property offers excellent ADU and multi-generational living potential (buyer to verify). Just minutes from In-N-Out
Move-In Ready in an All-Age Park with a Community Pool! Welcome to this beautifully remodeled 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offering 1,440 sq. ft. of stylish living in desirable Ceres Mobile Estates. Built in 1977, this home features a stunning kitchen with quartz countertops, brand-new appliances, a stylish bar, recessed lighting, dual-pane windows, fresh interior paint, and updated laminate flooring
Approx. 3.8 Acres of annexed land within the city of Ceres with prior tentative map concepts for low density residential planning. Property may offer additional density or alternative development possibilities subject to buyer's independent investigation city requirements, and any future approvals or entitlement changes. Excellent opportunity for builders, developers, or long-term land investors.
Pine Ridge is an exclusive, gated garden style apartment community conveniently close to schools, shops and restaurants, and major freeways. Residents can choose between two lifestyle-friendly and spacious two bedroom plans. The two-bedroom/one-bath plan encompasses 848 square feet, while a second two-bedroom plan offers a second bathroom and flexes to a spacious 970 square feet. Click below to
Vineyard Apartments boasts a convenient location near Highway 99 and close to bus lines, which makes your commute to work or school in Ceres or Modesto effortless. A short jaunt outside your front door, you'll find grocery shopping, clothing and home goods stores, and everything you need to live your daily life in one of our one, two, or three bedroom apartments for rent in Ceres, California.
Refined living at Meridian at Eastgate. Escape to a residence where quiet country charm meets contemporary comfort. Perfectly positioned next to local dining and scenic parks, Meridian at Eastgate offers a rare blend of tranquility and connection. From the sleek lines of our transitional architecture to the convenience of your own private two-car garage, every detail is designed for an elevated
Picture this: you've just prepped your favorite meal and you're about to start cooking, when disaster strikes - you forgot one ingredient! Not just any ingredient, but the one that the dish simply can't do without (perhaps nachos without chips, or chicken wings without ranch). Now picture living in your 1 or 2-bedroom apartment in Village Ceres, where you can head next door to Walmart Supercenter
Small 13 unit complex with both 2 level townhome style and 1 story style units. These units rarely come available but as they do, we complete a full remodel! The new units include dishwasher, garbage disposal, refrigerator/freezer combo and stove, along with a washer and dryer in each unit. New remodels include new cabinets, floors, lighting, ceiling fans, counters, windows, window coverings,
** No deposit on qualified and approved application.2/1 home with newer carpet/lvp and paint, newly remodeled bathroom, fireplace, glasstop cook top, dishwasher, central heat/air, blinds or rods, washer/dryer hookups in 1 car garage, large back yard with roll gate from alley access, large storage shed. * We do not advertise on CraigslistViewing: M-F 8 am to 3 pm key must
Welcome to 3760 Helen Perry Road, Ceres, CA—a beautiful 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home offering the perfect combination of space, comfort, and modern style in a quiet, well-established neighborhood.Step inside to a bright, open-concept floor plan designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The spacious living, dining, and kitchen areas flow seamlessly together, creating an inviting
This house built in 2005 has approximately 1,680 square feet with a family room, living room, dining area, carpet & vinyl floors, blinds, tile counters, electric range, dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, laundry hook-ups, central heat & air, ceiling fans, 2-car garage with electric opener, front & backyard with automatic sprinklers, shed in the backyard. Close to school, park & shopping.
SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH POOL AND DETACHED SHOP !!NEW PRICE!!!!!FULLY REMODELED & RENOVATED SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH POOL!!!CLOSE TO SHOPPING CENTERS / SCHOOLS / ETC3 BEDROOM 2 BATH SINGLE STORY HOME WITH ADDITIONAL DETACHED GARAGEAMENITIES:- NEW CARPET- NEW FIXTURES- NEW PAINT- NEW WINDOW COVERINGS- REMODELED KITCHEN :
Single story home located in Ceres desirable Eastgate neighborhood! This home features an open floor plan with high ceilings, great room concept & Large 3 car garage. Kitchen has tons of cabinets, tile counters, eat in nook area & opens to the family room. Family room has vaulted ceilings w/gas fireplace. Extra formal dining space. Laminate floors throughout. Laundry room Nice size fenced
Named after the Roman Goddess of Agriculture, Downtown Ceres offers proximity to several green spaces, a community center and small-town shopping. Surrounded by rural farmland to its east and a bustling city to its west, Downtown is the heartbeat of the small town of Ceres in Stanislaus County. Located in California's San Joaquin Valley, it's also a thriving agriculture hub just 6 miles from Modesto. "It's an affordable area that is smaller than Modesto but bigger than Keyes," says Jessica Barrios, Broker and owner of Barrios Realty Consultants and resident of Modesto. <br><br>Primarily receiving water from wells, Ceres has dealt with a long history of contaminated water driven by cross-connection and backflow. However, the Ceres Wastewater Treatment aims to produce 15 million gallons daily, treating water drawn from the Tuolumne River and groundwater from Turlock. It is home to the new Stanislaus County Agricultural Center, which oversees ordinances related to pesticides, export of agricultural products and certification.<br><br>With road names like Magnolia Street, Oasis Drive and Palm Avenue, this urban community, located near several parks, offers glimpses of nature. Neutral-colored L-shaped ranch-style homes line the maple and oak tree-shaded sidewalks, accentuated with double-car garages. Wooden fences enclose the backyards, complemented by inground pools and gazebos embracing the Californian heat. Prices range from $280,000 for homes starting at 1,000 square feet to $445,000 for renovated homes. <br><br>Students may be part of the Ceres Unified School District, with several schools within walking distance of homes. These include Walter White Elementary, Argus and Endeavor High and Lucas Elementary, all rated with a C-plus, according to Niche. Middle schoolers may attend Blaker-Kinser Junior High School, which Niche ranks with a C, prioritizing college awareness, registering students for Californiacolleges.edu, and aiding students in post-secondary education success. The high school consists of Argus High and Endeavor Alternative Center, accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. <br><br>The Ceres Community Center was created to unite neighbors, hosting classes for families of all ages and spanning two stories. Events include educational programs, Zumba, cooking classes, Loteria and annual ones like the Spring Eggstravaganza. Close to home, Ceres-Whitemore Park, near the highway and Roeding Heights Park, keep the neighborhood kids entertained with their playgrounds and picnic gazebos. A mile from the recreational center, Smyrna Community Park is one of Ceres' most visited green spaces, which is no surprise due to the George Costa Fields, where families play baseball and practice tricks at the skate park. It is also just 3 miles from Ceres River Bluff Regional Park. <br><br>The downtown area is a quaint, walkable district but a shadow of what it once was, with many empty storefronts. Along 4th street, Hand Creations Flower Shop, Ceres Drug Store and Delhart's Home Furnishing keep foot traffic peddling. American Italian Bistro plates up classic Tuscan comfort foods in its cozy dining room. Other eateries include Sam's Café and Loza Kitchen & Bar, dishing out a curated menu of tapas and crepes. Just 2 miles from 4th street is Ceres Plaza Shopping Center, and 10 miles away is the Vintage Faire Mall. Residents benefit from Walmart and Save Mart Supermarkets, which is next to Planet Fitness. <br><br>California 99 bisects the community and is less than 6 miles from California 132 and California 108. "It's nice because it's primarily residential, and you can get to Modesto and Turlock very quickly," Barrios says. And there are bus stops peppered throughout, operated by the StanRTA or "The S". It is also under 4 miles from the Modesto City–County Airport. Ceres Care Center is right in the community but is 8 miles from the larger Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. <br><br>At Ceres-Whitemore Park, it isn't unusual to hear the velvet riffsof guitars and local singers during the Concerts in the Park, a weekly series during June and July. Then there's the Ceres Street Fair, flooding with neighbors browsing through vendors with local talent. 3 miles away, El Rematito Crows Landing Flea Market buzzes with locals during the night market. Diamond Bar Arena is 3 miles south, the site of Caddle roping and barrel racing. The Skies the Limit Hot Air Balloon Festival began in 2023, elevating residents for panoramic city views amid the clouds.
Property Mix - Square Feet
Ceres Has More Owners
Rental Home Trends
Number of Homes for Rent
3
Median Rent
$2,595
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,595
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,995
Demographics
Total Population
48,768
Median Age
33
Population Density
161 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.4%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$71,434
Below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$85,560
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
75.1%
Below the national average
89%
College Graduates
10.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.5%
% Population in Labor Force
60.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
95°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat bikeable
Bikeability®
30/ 100
Fairly walkable
Walkability®
50/ 100
Limited public transit
Transit®
30/ 100
Source: Local Logic
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