College Area, Modesto, California

The College Area (also called the College Neighborhood) is a historic residential district in central Modesto, California, United States. The neighborhood lies north‑west of downtown and is roughly bounded by McHenry Avenue on the east, Tully Road on the west, Orangeburg Avenue on the north and Needham Street on the south. It is anchored by the Modesto Junior College (MJC) East Campus and is characterized by tree‑lined streets, early 20th‑century homes and public parks. The name comes from the area's association with Modesto Junior College and the fact that the naming of many streets in the area follows a famous university scheme.