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Tracy, CA

Tracy is the second most populated city in San Joaquin County, California, United States. The population was 93,000 at the 2020 census. Tracy is located inside a geographic triangle formed by Interstate 205 on the north side of the city, Interstate 5 to the east, and Interstate 580 to the southwest.

Located in the Central Valley, Tracy is near both fertile and (due to a region of hills west of Tracy) infertile agricultural lands. Tracy has a Mediterranean climate. Some of this land (in the east and mostly north of Tracy because of the moist Delta river system) has come under increasing development pressure. The San Francisco Bay Area's vigorous population growth has spilled over into the Tracy area as well as other locations, such as the new town of Mountain House. Tracy passed Measure A in 1990 in an attempt to contain and limit development.

To reduce the environmental impacts of the city, it launched the Emerald Tracy Project in September 2009. City spokesman Matt Robinson said that if it succeeds, Tracy will be the second city after Riverside, California to satisfy the state's goal for sustainable communities.

Tracy City Hall and Jail was first commissioned by the city in November–December 1899 and completed in March 1900 after the original Jail and city hall was burnt down. 

Until the 1760s, the area that became the city of Tracy was long populated by the Yokuts ethnic group of loosely associated bands of Native Americans and their ancestors. They lived hunting and gathering game and fish from local rivers and creeks. After encountering the Spanish colonists, the Yokuts suffered from new infectious diseases, which caused social disruption, as did the Spanish efforts to impress them into labor at Mission San José. Mexican and American explorers later arrived, pushing the Yokuts out. The Yokuts people remain, living in small groups with about 2,600 people identifying as Yokut. Along with them, another language group of Native Americans found near Tracy are referred to as the Mono people, numbering around 1,800.

Tracy is a railroad town that came from the mid-19th century construction, mainly by Chinese laborers, of Central Pacific Railroad rail lines running from Sacramento through Stockton to the San Francisco Bay Area, beginning in 1868 and ending in September 1878 with the opening of a new branch and junction. Several small communities sprang up along these lines at designated station sites, including one at the junction named for railroad director J. J. Tracy.

Incorporated in 1911, Tracy grew rapidly and prospered as the center of an agricultural area, even when larger railroad operations began to decline in the 1950s. Competition with trucking and automobiles resulted in widespread railroad restructuring. Tracy is part of the San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, CA Combined Statistical Area, an extension of the Bay Area.

Tracy places a strong emphasis on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by Tracy’s 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 Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, and CFT Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Tracy, such as Lincoln Park and Clyde Bland Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top Sites in Tracy, CA are Skydive California, Tracy Historical Museum, and Grand Theatre Center for the Arts.

ZIP code: 95376. Population: 95,387 (2021). Area code: 209. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Area: 26.03 sq mi (67.42 km2).

FAQs

Is Tracy, CA a Nice Place to Live?

Living in Tracy offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Tracy, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Tracy and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Tracy are above average.

Is It expensive to live in Tracy, CA?

The cost of living in Tracy, CA is 13% lower than the state average and 22% higher than the national average. Tracy, CA housing is 56% more expensive than the U.S. average, while utilities are about 15% pricier. When it comes to necessities such as food and clothing, groceries are around 0% in Tracy, CA than in the rest of the country, while clothing costs around 0%.

What is the crime rate in Tracy, California?

The crime rate in Tracy is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 22 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 Tracy is 1 in 44. Based on FBI crime data, Tracy is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to California, Tracy has a crime rate that is higher than 61% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Tracy

San Joaquin County

Tracy’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Planet Fitness

Anytime Fitness 

CFT Fitness

Lincoln Park 

Clyde Bland Park

Skydive California

Tracy Historical Museum

Grand Theatre Center for the Arts

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Rentcafe

Neighborhoodscout

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