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Patterson, CA

Patterson is a city in Stanislaus County, California, United States, located off Interstate 5. It is 27 miles (43 km) southeast of Tracy and is part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area. Patterson is known as the "Apricot Capital of the World"; the town holds an annual Apricot Fiesta to celebrate with many drinks, food, desserts, and games. The population was 20,413 at the 2010 Census.

The Rancho Del Puerto Mexican land grant to Mariano and Pedro Hernandez in 1844 by Governor Manuel Micheltorena extended east of the present-day Highway 33 to the San Joaquin River. The northern boundary was Del Puerto Creek and the southern boundary was just south of present-day Marshall Road.

Samuel G. Reed and Ruben S. Wade claimed the land on January 7, 1855. A patent encompassing the land grant was signed by President Abraham Lincoln. Reed and Wade received title to 13,340 acres (54 km2) on August 15, 1864. Reed and Wade then sold the grant to J. O. Eldredge on June 18, 1866, for $5,000. Mr. Eldredge held the title for only two months before selling it to John D. Patterson on August 14, 1866, for $5,400. John D. Patterson purchased additional land and, upon his death on March 7, 1902, a total of 18,462 acres (75 km2) were willed to Thomas W. Patterson and William W. Patterson, his estate executors, and other heirs. The land was sold to the Patterson Ranch Company on May 16, 1908, for the sum of $540,000 cash gold coin. Thomas W. Patterson subdivided the land into ranches of various sizes and plotted the design of the town of Patterson.

Patterson is located at 37°28′23″N 121°7′58″W (37.472984, -121.132867). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.0 square miles (16 km2), all of it land. The city is located 17 miles (27 km) southwest of Modesto and 78 miles (126 km) southeast of Oakland.

Patterson gives importance to health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Patterson Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Victory Fitness 24/7, Anytime Fitness, and Patterson Health and Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Patterson, such as the Frank Raines Park Trail and the Veteran's Memorial Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Patterson, CA are the Great Valley Museum and Planetarium, McHenry Museum, and Boomers Modesto.

Area code: 209 Population: 23,808 (2021). Elevation: 115 ft (35 m). ZIP Code: 95363. Area: 7.873 sq mi (20.39 km2).

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What is Patterson, CA famous for?

Patterson is a rural, small town surrounded by agricultural land. With agriculture as its primary economic base, orchards of apricots, almonds, and walnuts, as well as row crops of dry beans, tomatoes, broccoli, spinach, peas, and melons play an important role in Patterson's history. Patterson is the apricot capital of the world.

Is Patterson, CA a good place to live?

Living in Patterson offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Patterson, there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Patterson and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Patterson are above average.

What is the crime rate of Patterson, CA?

The crime rate in Patterson is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 18 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Patterson is 1 in 57. Based on FBI crime data, Patterson is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to California, Patterson has a crime rate that is higher than 48% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

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Wikipedia

City of Patterson

Patterson Recreation and Community Services Department

Victory Fitness 24/7

Anytime Fitness 

Patterson Health and Fitness

Frank Raines Park Trail 

Veteran's Memorial Park

Great Valley Museum and Planetarium

McHenry Museum

Boomers Modesto

History

Niche

Neighborhoodscout

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