Apartments for rent in Manteca, CA

Manteca, a town in California, has a population of just over 75,000. Families with young children are a frequent sight, as kids under 5 make up an above-average 8% of the population, while retirees are less well-represented. At an average age of just over 35, the city's population skews younger than most cities in California. The majority of residents own their homes in Manteca, and 41% of residents rent. The average rent of $1,320 a month is just below the state average.

Manteca has a relatively large concentration of residents older than 25 with a high school degree or GED (21%) compared to the national average. Additionally, 7% possess a Bachelor's degree and 2% have a Master's degree or Doctorate. Many Manteca residents work in one of two industries: retail and healthcare. Combined, these industries make up 13% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's residents work in sales, making it the top career path in the city. Manteca workers take home an average annual income of about $78,000, around $7,000 less than their peers elsewhere in the state. Manteca, however, compares more favorably to the national average ($73,345).

Averaging about 37 minutes, Manteca's commute time is longer than the California average of about 32 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the most common way to get to work, opted for by 38% of commuters, while public transportation isn't used extensively. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.