Stanislaus County Profile

 

Centrally located within California, Stanislaus County is the affordable, strategic choice of many dynamic industries including agriculture, food processing, packaging, advanced manufacturing, information technology and logistics. Stanislaus County is home to E&J Gallo Winery, Bronco Winery, Del Monte, Frito Lay, Foster Farms, ConAgra Brands, Blue Diamond Growers, Pacific Southwest Container, Stanislaus Food Products, Boyd Corporation, Bell-Carter Packaging, Plastipak, Georgia Pacific, International Paper and many others. The county’s vibrant communities offer competitive wages, strong quality of life and convenient connectivity due to their location along both State Route 99 and I-5 and proximity to the two largest Class 1 Railroads in the country, the Union Pacific and BNSF." Recent investments made in K-12 CTE and post-secondary job training programs ensure a qualified and highly skilled workforce. Convenient transportation methods including strategic highway arteries throughout the region mean workers can access jobs in other cities with ease.

Stanislaus County Economy Overview
Stanislaus County

551,275

Population

218,929

Total Regional Employment

$68,400

Medial Household Income

Top Private Employers 2020

Company Name Number of Employees
E. & J. Gallo Winery 6,700
Foster Farms 2,200
Del Monte Foods 2,010
Stanislaus Food Products 1,875
Conagra Brands Inc. 1,145
Silgan Containers 762
Frito-Lay Inc. 760
Blue Diamond Growers 500
Pacific Southwest Containers LLC 430
Bronco Wine Company/td> 300

Top Public Employers 2020

Company Name Number of Employees
Stanislaus County 4,485
Modesto City Schools 3,556
Ceres Unified School District 1,790
Turlock Unified School District 1,700
City of Modesto 1,500
CSUS 1,199
Sylvan Union School District 917
Modesto Junior College 842

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Top Real Estate Deals 2023-24

  • Brake Parts Inc. leased 393,874 SF at 2701 Keystone Pacific Parkway, Patterson. This industrial space is part of the Keystone Business Park and was signed in February 2023. It marks a significant expansion of logistics capabilities in the area.
  • Trademango Solutions US Inc. signed a 356,065 SF lease at 400 Park Center Drive, Patterson, in June 2023. The tenant will use this industrial space for the next 10 years, further solidifying the region's logistics hub status.
  • Trivium Packaging USA leased 348,500 SF at Morgan Road Distribution Center, Modesto, in December 2023. This lease represents an essential addition to Modesto's warehousing and distribution sector.
  • Amazon has leased 316,800 SF at 1224 Kiernan Avenue, Modesto, for a new distribution center. The lease, signed in March 2024, highlights continued industrial growth in the city.
  • Wonder Treats leased 100,128 SF at 2906 Santa Fe Street, Riverbank, in March 2024. This one-year lease supports manufacturing and distribution for high-quality seasonal gift baskets.
  • Vallarta Supermarkets leased 60,585 SF at Plaza Del Rio, Ceres, in August 2024. This lease secures a key anchor tenant in the Hispanic grocery chain's northernmost California location.
  • Boise Cascade signed a lease for 60,500 SF at 705 E Whitmore Avenue, Modesto, in April 2024. The building materials distributor supports the construction supply chain in the region.
  • Griffith Industries leased 57,000 SF at 303-305 S Soderquist Road, Turlock, in June 2024. This 15-year lease emphasizes the company's commitment to the Central Valley's multifamily housing market.
  • R3 Technologies signed a 40,000 SF lease at the Ammo Plant, 5300 Claus Road, Modesto, in September 2024. The space will support their operations in professional, scientific, and technical services.

Highlights of Utility Infrastructure

  • Pacific Gas & Electric provides utilities throughout the County.

Unique Incentives within Stanislaus County Click Here

Unique Workforce Training Programs or Initiatives

  • Extraordinary synergy with private-sector companies allows responsive training solutions.
  • Volt Institute