Modesto, California offers more than just an exciting career. The community is growing, the economy is strong, and you can still afford to buy a house. Just outside the Bay Area, Modesto still has the small town feel everyone loves, as well as good schools, libraries and community organizations. Surrounded by rivers, lakes, campsites, golf courses and city parks, Modesto is one of the few places where people can have the lifestyle they've always wanted for themselves and their families.