Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
17%
Manteca
Manteca, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,824
Population
83,148
Renter Mix
36% Rent
Central location allows residents to access the varied amenities of Northern California.
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Sitting at the crossroads of Highway 99 and the 120 Bypass, Manteca is the kind of Central Valley city where you can grab breakfast, hop on the freeway, and be in San Francisco, Sacramento, or San Jose all within a similar drive. Positioned between Stockton and Modesto, this San Joaquin County city punches well above its weight in terms of location alone. Downtown Manteca anchors the city with colorful murals painted by the Manteca Mural Society, Library Park, and local eateries along Yosemite Avenue. West Manteca offers proximity to Great Wolf Lodge Northern California and the Promenade Shops at Orchard Valley, while South Manteca near Woodward Park puts trails and ball fields steps from your front door.
The rental landscape here ranges from spacious townhomes and garden-style apartment communities to newer builds near the 120 corridor. Whether you want a ground-floor patio or an open-concept layout with easy freeway access, there's a solid mix of options across the city. The Lathrop/Manteca ACE Station makes car-free commuting to the Tri-Valley and San Jose genuinely possible. Every April, the Manteca Crossroads Street Faire draws more than 80,000 visitors, giving the city a lively community pulse that carries well beyond a single weekend.
Explore the City
The Promenade Shops at Orchard Valley has something for everyone in South Manteca.
There are plenty of beautiful houses and trees in the West Manteca neighborhood.
There are plenty of different lawn decorations all over the West Manteca neighborhood.
Play a game of soccer at Button Estate Park in East Manteca.
Savor the aroma at Cafe Aroma, a cozy spot in West Manteca.
Enjoy a round of golf at the Manteca Golf Course in West Manteca, Ca.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$88,065
Average: $110,926
Education
12,807
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
36,772
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Manteca has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Manteca, CA is $1,831 for a studio, $1,819 for one bedroom, $1,999 for two bedrooms, and $2,818 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Manteca has decreased by -0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,819/month
655 Sq Ft
House
$2,966/month
1,774 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Manteca, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
1,221 Students
Public
Grades K-8
1,195 Students
Public
Grades K-8
1,266 Students
Public
Grades K-8
1,056 Students
Public
Grades K-8
758 Students
Public
Grades K-8
1,221 Students
Public
Grades K-8
1,195 Students
Public
Grades K-8
1,266 Students
Public
Grades K-8
1,056 Students
Public
Grades K-8
758 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,670 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,907 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,524 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Caswell Memorial State Park
- San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge
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- Stockton Metro
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.