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Orchard setting and a small-town environment
Situated in the San Joaquin Valley, Ripon is known for its orchard-lined roads—primarily almond orchards—that highlight the region’s strong agricultural heritage. Quiet streets, a locally focused downtown, and ample parks help foster a relaxed pace of life. “It’s like a little bedroom community, but it’s really done a good job of keeping that hometown feel to it,” says Aaron West, owner of the West Experience Real Estate Group. “You’ve got highly rated schools, great little restaurants, a charming little downtown area – it’s one of the very few places in California that truly still has that small-town feel to it.”
A sign welcomes visitors to historic Ripon.
A clock tower stands at a roundabout in central Ripon.
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Quiet living with a variety of home styles
Housing in Ripon generally consists of ranch-style homes, though historical Colonial and Spanish-style designs are also common. Many homes take advantage of the environment and climate by installing solar panels on roofs. The median price for a home in Ripon is $745,000. “For a town its size, you’d think there would be more on the market or more sold in the last month,” says Christina O’Neal, Real Estate Agent with Roundabout Realty and longtime resident of Ripon. “But the market is competitive, and people don’t really leave – not to mention that everybody knows each other so well that many homes are sold privately.”
Solar panels are a common feature of modern homes in Ripon.
Spanish style homes can be found throughout Ripon.
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The Ripon Unified School District
The Ripon Unified School District serves roughly 3,000 students across five schools and earns a B on Niche. Ripon Christian Schools provides a faith-based curriculum for private education from pre-kindergarten through high school. Nearby higher education options include Modesto Junior College, roughly 15 miles southeast, offering two-year degrees and transfer pathways.
Ripon Christian Center is a great private school option in The City of Ripon.
Ripon High School serves grades 9-12 in Ripon.
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Local staples and national favorites, with more in nearby Modesto
Ripon’s downtown preserves a small-town atmosphere. Ripon Coffee House combines café service with sandwich options, while Isabel’s Vintage Café offers boba drinks, deli items, and donuts. Both spots sit along West Main Street, near the Town Square Shopping Center. Those in search of retail shopping typically head to Modesto.
Take a stroll down Ripon's Main Street and enjoy the shops and cafes.
Stop into Ripon Coffee House for a bagel sandwich and hot coffee.
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Go on an adventure at Oak Grove Park
Seventeen parks throughout Ripon offer a range of recreation options. The Curt Pernice Skate Park caters to skaters and BMX riders, and Mistlin Sports Park hosts a water tower among four baseball fields. Access to the Stanislaus River from Army Corps Park connects residents to the Lower Stanislaus River Multi-Use Trail, an eight-mile route suitable for walkers, runners, and wildlife observation. The Oak Grove Park has over 55 acres of undeveloped land full of oak trees, mushrooms and wildlife.
Take a walk along the Lower Stanislaus River Multi-Use Trail in Ripon.
Mistlin Sports Park in The City of Ripon has a water tower among four baseball fields.
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Almond Country
Ripon has a long history of being one of California’s top almond producers. The city is surrounded by almond farms as well as production and packaging plants. Besides producing the tasty treat, the city is awash in scent of almonds and the pink and white blooms create a picturesque backdrop. The city celebrates all that almonds have brought it with the Almond Blossom Festival, which features a parade, bake off and art show. “People come from all over,” says West. “Ninety-eight percent of all the almonds in the world are grown in Ripon and the Central Valley, and it’s a part of the town’s identity.”
The Almond Blossom Festival is a valley popular event in the City of Ripon Ca.
Witness the color guard at the City of Ripon Almond Blossom Parade.
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Convenient to several go-to destinations
Highway 99 runs through the city while Highway 120 is just north and Interstate 5 to the west. “Yosemite and ski resorts are an hour and a half away, and Napa and Santa Cruz are both an hour and 45 minutes away,” says West. “It’s super centrally located, where you have everything California offers within an hour to an hour and a half.” Many residents commute as far as the Bay Area, putting up with a longer drive in order to live away from the hustle and bustle of more urban areas.
Crime
Ripon has a reputation for being among the safest communities in the region. Violent and property crime rates are well below state and national averages, with recent numbers holding steady or trending downward in some cases, according to FBI statistics.
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On average, homes in Ripon, CA sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Ripon, CA over the last 12 months is $718,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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