Patterson, California

About Patterson

Set in the central part of California, Patterson is a thriving city, home to 25,495 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Patterson is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 7.79 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,273 residents per square mile.

📰 Patterson News Today

• Jeannette Gloria Powell: October 17, 1929 – September 28, 2026 ttownmedia.com · Oct 7
• Dan Patterson Obituary The Press Democrat · Oct 7
• Patterson mayor faces censure after bullying investigation KCRA · Sep 29
• Josie Frances Sanchez Obituary (2026) - Patterson, CA - Hillview Funeral Chapels - Patterson Legacy | Obituary · Oct 6
• Man shot by ICE in Stanislaus County arrested by FBI after being discharged from hospital: attorney ABC7 San Francisco · Apr 14

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest California headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Patterson Unique

• One of 6 places in the US named Patterson — but the California one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 25,495.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Patterson

• Quickly — bubble tea (café)
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Denny's — american
• Dutch Bros. Coffee — coffee shop (café)
• Mariscos Los Altos 3 — mexican
• Mountain Mike's — pizza
• Round Table Pizza — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• The Center Building · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Patterson

• Ambercot Park reviews ★
• Aprigold Park reviews ★
• Aurora Park reviews ★
• Autumn Royal Park reviews ★
• Blenheim Park reviews ★
• Blue Fiesta Park reviews ★
• Castlebrite Park reviews ★
• Early Gold Park reviews ★
• Felipe Garza Park reviews ★
• Floragold Park reviews ★
• Goldbar Park reviews ★
• Golden Amber Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Patterson

• Apricot Valley Elementary
• Creekside Middle
• Del Puerto High
• Las Palmas Elementary
• Northmead Elementary
• Open Valley Independent Study
• Patterson High
• Walnut Grove Elementary
• West Valley Learning Center

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

Full forecast →

Source: National Weather Service

🔧 Local Services

Local Garage Door Repair Inc
Serving Patterson, CA
📞 (209) 805-1709

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🗺️ Map of Patterson

🏘️ Nearby Communities