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Is Manteca a Good Place to Live? Manteca, California: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Manteca ranks #784 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #336 of 524 smaller cities and #95 of 188 in California. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+2.5%, #32 of 468) and high graduation rates (94%, #58 of 437), and trails on long commutes (37.6 min, #516 of 524) and high unemployment (5.8%, #431 of 476).
Manteca by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Manteca's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Manteca?
Manteca's cost of living index is 105.1, 5% above the US level of 100 and #952 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,065/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $576,719, 25% below the typical California home ($764,158).
| Measure | Manteca | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 105.1#952 of 1,308 | 113 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $576,719#917 of 1,187 | $764,158 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,559/mo#928 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $589,900#1066 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $2,065/mo#1122 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 6.1x#1055 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 25.5%#1051 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Manteca housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Manteca is in the Stockton, CA metro.
California housing market →Is Manteca safe?
Manteca recorded 336 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 10% below the US rate of 373 and 24% below California's 440. That ranks #610 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #275 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Manteca Police Department. Property crime runs 1,347 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
| Measure | Manteca | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 373 | 336#610 of 1,083 | 440 | 264 | 373 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,553 · US 2,083 | 1,347#381 of 1,083 | 2,490 | 1,553 | 2,083 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Manteca?
The median household in Manteca earns $97,055, 26% above the US figure of $76,827 and 6% above California ($91,905). Unemployment is 5.8% (US 4.2%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 2.5% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Manteca | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $97,055#387 of 1,312 | $91,905 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 5.8%#968 of 1,058 | 5.4% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 9.5%#455 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.8% | +2.5%#66 of 1,132 | +0.2% | +0.2% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Manteca?
The median resident of Manteca is 36.8 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 21.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1112 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 72.4% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Manteca | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 36.8 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 21.7%#1112 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 72.4% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Manteca's schools and health?
Manteca's 14 public schools graduate 94% of students in four years (California 85%), with 23 students per teacher and $14,789 spent per pupil. 30.6% of adults are obese and 11.7% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Manteca | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 94%#120 of 1,063 | 85% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 23#1080 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $14,789#613 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 30.6%#428 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 11.7%#732 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 17.1%#657 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 11.5%#827 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 14,320 students are enrolled in Manteca's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Manteca?
The average commute in Manteca is 37.6 minutes (California 25.2); 0.8% of workers take transit and 10.5% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Manteca scores 9.7 of 20 (below average walkable), #723 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 76.5°F and winters 49.3°F, with 13.5 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Manteca | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 37.6 min#1293 of 1,312 | 25.2 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 25%#1296 of 1,312 | 11.9% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 73.6% | 68.4% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.8% | 3.6% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 10.5% | 13.6% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 9.7#723 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57 | 39.1 | 2.7 |
| Feb | 62.9 | 41.3 | 2.5 |
| Mar | 68.5 | 44.2 | 1.9 |
| Apr | 74.5 | 47.4 | 1.1 |
| May | 82.8 | 52.6 | 0.6 |
| Jun | 90.4 | 57.6 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 95.4 | 60.9 | 0 |
| Aug | 94.4 | 60.3 | 0 |
| Sep | 90.4 | 57.5 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 80.3 | 50.6 | 0.7 |
| Nov | 66.6 | 42.8 | 1.4 |
| Dec | 57.1 | 38.4 | 2.4 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Stockton Airport.
| Measure | Manteca | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 63°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 76.5°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 49.3°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 13.5 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Stockton Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Manteca?
San Joaquin County's air had a median air quality index of 46, and 60% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts San Joaquin County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, wildfire, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.19% of building value, higher than 68% of US counties.
| Measure | Manteca | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 46#700 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.19%#898 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for San Joaquin County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, San Joaquin County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.076% | 95% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0011% | 58% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.088% | 57% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Manteca compare with similar-size cities?
Manteca is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #336 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 89,043.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manteca, CAPop. 89,043 | #784 | 53.5 | $97,055 | $2,065/mo | 336 | 37.6 min |
| Fort Smith, ARPop. 89,805 | #1112 | 47.7 | $54,816 | $884/mo | 793 | 16.8 min |
| Temple, TXPop. 89,602 | #851 | 52.5 | $68,204 | $1,231/mo | 316 | 21 min |
| Clifton, NJPop. 89,379 | #239 | 63.4 | $98,237 | $1,711/mo | 166 | 28.3 min |
| Waukegan, ILPop. 89,076 | #695 | 55.0 | $71,919 | $1,205/mo | 375 | 26.1 min |
| Newton, MAPop. 89,044 | #3 | 78.3 | $190,304 | $2,370/mo | 56 | 26.6 min |
| Santa Fe, NMPop. 89,019 | #571 | 57.0 | $73,482 | $1,463/mo | 518 | 21 min |
| Bloomington, MNPop. 88,665 | #264 | 62.8 | $93,211 | $1,561/mo | 283 | 21 min |
| Deerfield Beach, FLPop. 88,093 | #1091 | 48.0 | $59,730 | $1,774/mo | part year | 28.2 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Manteca compare with the rest of California?
Manteca ranks #95 of the 188 California cities we track, with a score of 53.5 against California's statewide 42.9. Its households earn 6% above the California median. Violent crime is 24% below the statewide rate. Homes are 25% below the typical California home.
| City | Rank in CA | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto, CAPop. 67,237 | #1 | 70.9 | $231,101 | $3,484/mo | 159 |
| Sunnyvale, CAPop. 154,236 | #2 | 69.3 | $186,170 | $3,039/mo | 188 |
| Cupertino, CAPop. 58,566 | #3 | 68.3 | $234,707 | $3,501/mo | 70 |
| Santa Clara, CAPop. 130,256 | #4 | 68.1 | $178,958 | $3,016/mo | 172 |
| Folsom, CAPop. 83,916 | #5 | 68.0 | $139,804 | $2,352/mo | 161 |
| San Mateo, CAPop. 103,105 | #6 | 67.1 | $153,504 | $3,077/mo | 168 |
| Dublin, CAPop. 70,803 | #7 | 66.5 | $214,385 | $3,191/mo | 146 |
| Pleasanton, CAPop. 76,960 | #8 | 65.2 | $190,124 | $3,060/mo | 123 |
| Mountain View, CAPop. 83,732 | #9 | 65.1 | $189,917 | $3,062/mo | 208 |
| Encinitas, CAPop. 61,480 | #10 | 65.1 | $162,229 | $2,886/mo | 108 |
| Hacienda Heights, CAPop. 54,291 | … #91 | 54.1 | $109,193 | $2,300/mo | no data |
| Diamond Bar, CAPop. 53,355 | #92 | 54.1 | $108,281 | $2,521/mo | 124 |
| Fullerton, CAPop. 140,968 | #93 | 53.8 | $104,286 | $2,194/mo | 358 |
| Pasadena, CAPop. 136,969 | #94 | 53.5 | $105,192 | $2,265/mo | 419 |
| Manteca, CAPop. 89,043 | #95 | 53.5 | $97,055 | $2,065/mo | 336 |
| Napa, CAPop. 78,239 | #96 | 53.5 | $105,963 | $2,282/mo | 219 |
| Hayward, CAPop. 158,801 | #97 | 53.4 | $113,318 | $2,391/mo | 460 |
| Corona, CAPop. 159,670 | #98 | 53.3 | $109,242 | $2,228/mo | 239 |
| Chino, CAPop. 92,652 | #99 | 53.3 | $104,682 | $2,336/mo | 324 |
The top 10 of the 188 and the cities ranked either side of Manteca among the California cities we track, by overall score. California statewide: median income $91,905, violent crime 440 per 100,000.
How is Manteca's score calculated?
Manteca scores 53.5 out of 100, #784 of 1,312 (grade C+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with California's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Manteca. Similar-size median 55.5.
51.7 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Manteca's police agency. Similar-size median 77.6.
75.8 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Manteca. Similar-size median 58.9.
58.3 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Manteca's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
50.9 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Manteca's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
44.8 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Manteca. Similar-size median 56.1.
64.9 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Manteca. Similar-size median 42.4.
59.8 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Manteca. Similar-size median 50.0.
24.2 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Manteca's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
45.8 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
39.8 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Manteca's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Manteca has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Manteca
Is Manteca, CA a good place to live?
Manteca ranks #784 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #336 of 524 smaller cities and #95 of 188 in California. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+2.5%, #32 of 468) and high graduation rates (94%, #58 of 437), and trails on long commutes (37.6 min, #516 of 524) and high unemployment (5.8%, #431 of 476).
What is the cost of living in Manteca?
Manteca's cost of living index is 105.1, 5% above the US level of 100 and #952 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,065/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $576,719, 25% below the typical California home ($764,158).
What is the crime rate in Manteca?
Manteca recorded 336 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 10% below the US rate of 373 and 24% below California's 440. That ranks #610 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #275 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Manteca Police Department. Property crime runs 1,347 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
What is the median household income in Manteca?
The median household in Manteca earns $97,055, 26% above the US figure of $76,827 and 6% above California ($91,905). Unemployment is 5.8% (US 4.2%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 2.5% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Manteca?
Median rent in Manteca is $2,065/mo (Census), #1122 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,559/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 25.5% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Manteca?
Zillow's typical home value in Manteca is $576,719, down 3.3% in a year, against $764,158 for California and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $589,900.
How are the public schools in Manteca?
Manteca's 14 public schools graduate 94% of students in four years (California 85%), with 23 students per teacher and $14,789 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Manteca?
The average commute is 37.6 minutes, #1293 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 25.2 minutes across California. 25% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Manteca?
Manteca averages 63°F over the year, 76.5°F in summer and 49.3°F in winter, with 13.5 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Manteca walkable?
Manteca scores 9.7 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #723 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Manteca at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts San Joaquin County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, wildfire, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.19% of building value, higher than 68% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Manteca?
San Joaquin County's air had a median air quality index of 46, and 60% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Manteca?
Manteca has 89,043 residents. The median resident of Manteca is 36.8 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 21.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1112 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 72.4% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Manteca compare with the rest of California?
Manteca ranks #95 of the 188 California cities we track, with a score of 53.5 against California's statewide 42.9. Its households earn 6% above the California median. Violent crime is 24% below the statewide rate. Homes are 25% below the typical California home.
What cities are similar in size to Manteca?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Manteca's population of 89,043 are Fort Smith, AR (#1112 overall), Temple, TX (#851 overall), Clifton, NJ (#239 overall), Waukegan, IL (#695 overall), and Newton, MA (#3 overall). Manteca is #784.