Subway, 2024
Manteca’s story
165 years in pictures
Census counts: 1,286 in 1920, 83,498 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2024 and 5 maps from 1914 on.
- 1861Manteca is settled
Photo: Armaced at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
96,693
2025 Census estimate · +15.7% since 2020
Typical home
$573K
−2.9% in a year
Household income
$97K
median
Median age
36.8
years
Jobs based here
21,022
A commuter town
TownGrade
C−
#516 of 841 in CA
What should you know before moving to Manteca?
The typical home is worth about $573K, 6.2 years of the Stockton metro’s $92K median household income. Overall it grades C−, 516th among California's 841 graded towns. Its weakest subject is hazard risk: FEMA rates its natural-hazard risk higher than 74% of U.S. communities, with inland flooding at the top. Manteca’s average trip to work is 38 minutes, against 28 minutes in California’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Manteca's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 97% of U.S. towns. The biggest park or preserve is Woodward Park, at 48 acres.
A growing town
Manteca has grown 44% since 2010
67,096 counted in 2010 and 83,498 in 2020; an estimated 96,693 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 15.7% since 2020, after 24.4% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Manteca grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within California), ordered by how far Manteca is from typical.
Cost of livingD−Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listC−Open →SafetyCOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.9 of 20; 3.2% of households have no car; 1.7% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB+Open →Jobs & income$97K median household incomeBOpen →HealthKaiser Foundation Hospital Manteca 1.1 miles awayBOpen →SchoolsB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors4% conserved landB−Open →History5 notable people born hereC−Open →Civic life2.1 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsD−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market35 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 36.8; 22% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Manteca: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Manteca, and how to reach them.
PowerPG&E37.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Manteca water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet10 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressTown pickup · day by addressTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn California you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSan Joaquin Registrar of VotersSan Joaquin County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2020
ZIP codes95336, 9533795336 51% · 95337 49%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Manteca.
Manteca has a longer frost-free season than nearly all U.S. towns, has home values still below their peak and owes part of its health edge to its incomes.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
With 0.6 jobs for every working resident, most of Manteca’s workers commute out
The average commute for its 36,025 working residents takes 37.6 minutes, against 28.7 across California. Jobs based here grew from 14,660 in 2013 to 21,022.
Most working residents leave Manteca for work: only 12% work in town. Since 2013, Manteca has added 6,362 jobs, to 21,022 in 2023. The top destinations are Stockton (11%), Tracy (6%) and Modesto (5%).
12%work in town
| Manteca | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 12% | 6.6% | 8% |
| Median household income | $97,000 | $95,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 11% | 14% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Manteca12%
Stockton11%
Tracy6%
Modesto5%
San Jose5%
29 mi
median commute distance
21,022
jobs based in Manteca
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 65% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsB−
On state tests, Manteca’s schools trail 52% of California districts
Its public schools are run by the Manteca Unified school district. Two of its 18 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
48%of CA districts it outscoresB−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veritas ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–8 | Grades K–8 | 1,266 | D− |
| Manteca HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 1,907 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within CA on state tests and graduation
SafetyC
Manteca sees more crime per resident than 71% of U.S. towns
Reported crimes fell from 1,917 to 1,584 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings.
The violent crime rate in Manteca is 3.3 per 1,000 residents. Within California, it does better than 53% of towns.
29%of U.S. towns report more crimeCSafety Grade
| Manteca | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 3.3 per 1,000 residents | 2.9 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 13 per 1,000 residents | 13.4 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Manteca3.3
California4.4
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Manteca13
California18.2
U.S.15.5
29th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
53rd
percentile among CA towns
324
violent crimes reported in 2025
1,260
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C−
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Manteca
Since 1997, 6 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Manteca.
74risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakes
6
paid flood claims since 1997
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade D−
Manteca’s grade for cost of living is a D−
The typical value, about $573K, is 12% below its June 2022 peak.
Manteca’s median rent is $2,065 a month. The typical Manteca home is worth about $573,000, down 2.9% in a year, 25% below the California typical home.
$573KZillow home value
| Manteca | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $2,065 a month | $1,895 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent | 55% | 55% | 48% |
| Households that own their home | 72% | 64% | 73% |
Typical home value
Manteca$573K
California$762K
Market temperature
35
days on market
100%
sale-to-list price
−2.9%
value change, 1 year
55
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Manteca
The Stockton Fire Stn 4 weather station, 15 miles away, records that the frost-free season runs about 305 days, longer than in 95% of U.S. towns.
Manteca has mild winters and hot summers, with very little rain. July afternoons reach 94°, January nights drop to 39° and snow is almost unheard of.
94°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter40–59°
Spring48–74°
Summer59–92°
Fall50–78°
Dec 1
typical first frost
Feb 6
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
94°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthB
Residents of Manteca are healthier than 59% of U.S. towns
Against the 9,015 U.S. towns with household incomes like Manteca’s, it is less healthy than 58%: its national edge comes with its incomes.
Manteca tracks California closely on all 32 CDC measures. 71% of adults had a checkup this year in Manteca.
59%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Manteca | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 71% | 72% | 79% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 9% | 8.1% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 22% | 23% |
32 measures vs. California
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Manteca
1.1 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
47th
percentile among CA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
OutdoorsB−
Manteca has set aside 3.8% of its land for conservation
4.0 miles of trail in 39 parks and preserves.
#650for trails in CA
| Manteca | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 3.8% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
3.8%
conserved · 541 of 14,091 acres
4.0 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Monte Bello Park | 0.3 mi | 4 |
| 2. Woodward Park | 0.2 mi | 48 |
| 3. Big League Dreams Sport Park | — | 36 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 150 attractions →Mount Diablo and 8 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Manteca. Close and well known come first.
38 mi MountainMount Diablo
12 mi Stadium & arenaAdventist Health Arena
13 mi MuseumHaggin Museum
13 mi MuseumUSS Lucid
38 mi MuseumBlackhawk Museum
16 mi MuseumMcHenry MansionSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Mount Diablo: Trurl66, Public domain · Adventist Health Arena: Christopher Bauer, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Haggin Museum: Bluelight999, CC BY-SA 4.0 · USS Lucid: U.S. Navy photo, Public domain · Blackhawk Museum: ShakataGaNai, CC BY-SA 3.0 · McHenry Mansion: Rayana fazli at en.wikipedia, Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Manteca
20pages on Manteca
The big questions
SchoolsB−Behind 52% of CA districts · 18 schoolsSafetyC3.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthBBetter than CA on 0 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingD−$573K typical home · down 2.9% in a yearWork & commuteB$97K median household income · 21,022 jobs hereNatural hazardsC−FEMA risk higher than 74% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Manteca
Teachers College of San JoaquinUniversity or college · Public · Stockton8 miUniversity of the PacificUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Stockton13.9 mi$57,080 tuitionSan Joaquin Delta CollegeCommunity college · Public · Stockton14.9 mi$1,180 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Manteca residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across California.
A commuter town
88% of working residents leave Manteca for work
Where Manteca’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
21,022jobs based in Manteca
12%of working residents work in town
29 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Manteca
5 notable people were born in Manteca.
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About Manteca
City in California, United States
Manteca ( man-TEE-kə; Spanish for "lard”) is a city in San Joaquin County, California. The city had a population of 83,498 as of the 2020 Census. It is part of the Stockton-Lodi, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1861
- Area
- 21 sq mi
- Elevation
- 36 ft
- ZIP code
- 95336, 95337
- Area code
- 209
Manteca’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Manteca.
LathropManteca
How the neighbors grade
Questions about Manteca
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Manteca, CA a good place to live?
Manteca grades C− overall, better than 18% of U.S. towns and #516 of 841 in California. It grades B for health, C for safety and B− for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D−.
Is Manteca, CA safe?
Within California, it does better than 53% of towns.
Is Manteca, CA expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D−.
What is Manteca, CA known for?
5 notable people were born here, including Scott Speed and Patricia Miranda.