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About
Life in Lathrop
If you're considering Lathrop, you're looking at a rapidly expanding suburban community that's become an economic hub for Northern California's inland region. The city has grown nearly 50% in recent years, driven largely by its strategic position on I-5 and its appeal to logistics and tech companies—Tesla's massive operations here have transformed the local job market and pulled in higher incomes than you'd typically find in the Central Valley. That said, you're looking at a median home price around $644,000 and rent averaging $2,570 monthly, which reflects the area's newfound economic momentum but also means affordability is tighter than it was a few years ago.
Lathrop at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Foreign-Born
31.9%
Broadband Internet
96.6%
of households
Population Growth
+48.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics31.9% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Lathrop: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lathrop, the largest foreign-born group is from India (31.0%), and 19.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
30.4%
of residents
65 and Older
10.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
54.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
11.0%
of households
Married Couples
67.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.99
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 26% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Lathrop
In Lathrop, rent runs 26% above the CA average, and home values are 12% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
105.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,068
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
85.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2007
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $620,627 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Lathrop and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Lathrop is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Lathrop Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area
Commute45.2 min avg
How Lathrop residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lathrop, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 47% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 mi
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)
Regional airport · few flights66k passengers boarded in 2025
- 48 mi
Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Medium hub5.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 61 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 39% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lathrop runs 39% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
202.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,065.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lathrop Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 7 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
San Joaquin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In San Joaquin County, which includes Lathrop, the most common type is drought, with 7 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | Flood | None reported |
| 2024 | 11 | Cold/Wind Chill | None reported |
| 2023 | 16 | Flood | $107.0M |
| 2022 | 21 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 22 | Drought | None reported |
| 2020 | 6 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2019 | 7 | Funnel Cloud | None reported |
| 2018 | 6 | Heat | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
226 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
San Joaquin County, county-wide
Lathrop is about 4% of San Joaquin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in San Joaquin County, which includes Lathrop, is typically good — 219 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
46
Good Days
219
per year
Moderate Days
146
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
San Joaquin County, county-wide
Lathrop is about 4% of San Joaquin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate93°F summers, 40°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lathrop has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and mild winters (avg low 40°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/40°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
13.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
88
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
19
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
57
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 39°F | 2.67" |
| Feb | 63°F | 41°F | 2.50" |
| Mar | 69°F | 44°F | 1.91" |
| Apr | 75°F | 47°F | 1.11" |
| May | 83°F | 53°F | 0.57" |
| Jun | 90°F | 58°F | 0.10" |
| Jul | 95°F | 61°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 94°F | 60°F | 0.01" |
| Sep | 90°F | 58°F | 0.08" |
| Oct | 80°F | 51°F | 0.69" |
| Nov | 67°F | 43°F | 1.40" |
| Dec | 57°F | 38°F | 2.41" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lathrop
Uninsured
4.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lathrop's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Manteca
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.8 mi away · Manteca
San Joaquin General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.6 mi away · French Camp
Doctors Hospital of Manteca
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.3 mi away · Manteca
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education24.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lathrop
Lathrop's student/teacher ratio is 24.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 28.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
28.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lathrop (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 15,781 students · in-state tuition $1,180 · 30% graduate · median earnings $46,256 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,204 students · in-state tuition $58,844 · 73% graduate · median earnings $88,053 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 149 students · in-state tuition $13,500 · 55% graduate · median earnings $45,846 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, 39 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lathrop
Lathrop has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (39 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
39 mi awayPort Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
43 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
46 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
58 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
61 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
61 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
63 mi awayPresidio of San Francisco
National Park Site
63 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lathrop
Lathrop Library
450 Spartan Wy, Lathrop
Cities Near Lathrop
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Lathrop?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Lathrop FAQ
Is Lathrop, California affordable?⌄
Lathrop's median rent is $2,570/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $126,421/year. Median home value is $643,600.
Is Lathrop, California safe?⌄
Lathrop's violent crime rate was 202 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1066 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lathrop, California?⌄
Lathrop has an unemployment rate of 5.6%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lathrop, California?⌄
The cost of living in Lathrop is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,570/month and median household income is $126,421/year. The median home value is $643,600. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lathrop, California?⌄
The average commute in Lathrop is 45 minutes, which is significantly longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from