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About
Life in Manteca
If you're considering Manteca, you're looking at a mid-sized Central Valley city that's growing steadily and offers genuine affordability for the region. The median household income hovers near $97,000 and homeownership is accessible compared to the Bay Area, though you should know upfront that this is a car-dependent place with an average commute of about 39 minutes—many people work in Stockton, Modesto, or beyond. The summers are genuinely hot and dry, winters bring occasional dense tule fog that can be disorienting, and air quality can be a concern during fire season, typical of the Valley.
Manteca at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Foreign-Born
21.8%
Broadband Internet
93.5%
of households
Population Growth
+15.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics21.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Manteca: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Manteca, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (35.5%), and 21.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.2%
of residents
65 and Older
14.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.0%
of households
Married Couples
55.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.20
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 about average for CA
Rent, home values, and income in Manteca
In Manteca, home values are 20% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
105.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,321
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
72.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1995
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $572,552 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Manteca and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Manteca 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 Manteca 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
Commute37.6 min avg
How Manteca residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Manteca, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)
Regional airport · few flights66k passengers boarded in 2025
- 49 mi
Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Medium hub5.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 65 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.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Manteca is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
336
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,346.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Manteca 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 Manteca, 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.
228 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
San Joaquin County, county-wide
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in San Joaquin County, which includes Manteca, 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
Climate93°F summers, 40°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Manteca 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" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Manteca
Manteca has 2 hospitals, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
4.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Manteca
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Doctors Hospital of Manteca
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
San Joaquin General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.3 mi away · French Camp
Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.9 mi away · Tracy
Dameron Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.4 mi away · Stockton
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.
Education22.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Manteca
Manteca's student/teacher ratio is 22.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
17
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Manteca (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)
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, 44 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Manteca
Manteca has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (44 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
44 mi awayPort Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
47 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
51 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
62 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
65 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
65 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
68 mi awayPresidio of San Francisco
National Park Site
68 mi awayPublic Libraries in Manteca
Manteca Library
320 W. Center St., Manteca
Cities Near Manteca
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Manteca?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Manteca FAQ
Is Manteca, California affordable?⌄
Manteca's median rent is $2,065/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $97,055/year. Median home value is $589,900.
Is Manteca, California safe?⌄
Manteca's violent crime rate was 336 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1347 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Manteca, California?⌄
Manteca has an unemployment rate of 5.8%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Manteca, California?⌄
The cost of living in Manteca is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,065/month and median household income is $97,055/year. The median home value is $589,900. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Manteca, California?⌄
The average commute in Manteca is 38 minutes, which is 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