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Denair, CA

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Population
4,914
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
123 ft
Median Home Value
$429,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,382/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$98,750
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Denair

Denair is a quiet, small-town community in Stanislaus County, sitting just east of Turlock and a short drive from Modesto. With a population of nearly 5,000 people, it offers a relaxed, rural atmosphere surrounded by Central Valley farmland and orchards. The town was founded in the early 1900s along the Santa Fe Railroad, starting out as Elmwood Colony before being renamed after local landowner John Denair. It still holds onto that historic farming-town identity today.

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The climate brings plenty of classic California sunshine, featuring hot, dry summers and mild, cool winters. Because Denair is an unincorporated community, residents rely on Stanislaus County services and quickly hop over to neighboring Turlock for grocery runs, restaurants, and entertainment. Between its tight-knit neighborhood feel, local school district, and peaceful setting, Denair offers an easygoing lifestyle with larger city amenities just down the road.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.3rating

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