10 Best Independent Living Communities in Manteca, CA

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Manteca earns the nickname “The Family City” with its convenient location in California’s Central Valley — you can relax quietly at home away from big urban centers, but you’re only about an hour away from the Bay Area to the west or the mountains to the east. Once an Old West railroad town, Manteca developed steadily into an attractive suburban community for residents of any age.

Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in Manteca are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Manteca retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

Cost of Independent Living in Manteca, CA

The median monthly cost of independent living is about $2,100 in Manteca and $3,000 in the state of California.

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Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Manteca are rated 30 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated significantly above below the average, indicating that Manteca is relatively expensive.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
130	156	121	123	132	123

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$74,419 per year	$43,682 per year	$63,978 per year	$24,988 per year	$39,889 per year	$3,506 per year	$733 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Manteca include:

Doctors Hospital of Manteca

• Facility type: corporate, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 70+
• Specialties: emergency care, hemodialysis, ICU, physical therapy

Manteca Medical Center – Kaiser Permanente

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 200+
• Specialties: emergency care, joint replacement, inpatient surgery, ICU

San Joaquin General Hospital

• Facility type: governmental, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 190+
• Specialties: emergency care, spine surgery, ICU, hemodialysis

Weather and Climate

Manteca has a Mediterranean climate. Summers tend to be warm and mostly dry, and winters are mild and usually have more rainfall. During colder months in the San Joaquin Valley, a thick fog called tule fog forms and causes colder temperatures and visibility issues. The average humidity level in Manteca is 61%, and humidity levels are often highest during January at about 82%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
46°F	54°F	38°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
77°F	94°F	61°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 94

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 13.8″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
35.6	12.9%	77,211	3,963.6 per square mile	3

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.8%	9.6%	4.8%	39.8%	1.1%	8.4%	39.9%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Stockton: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 71/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for San Joaquin County

Democratic	Republican	Other
53.9%	41.0%	5.2%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in the Manteca area include:

• Manteca Historical Museum
• Not Forgotten Memorial Day Weekend (Veterans event)
• Stockton Field Aviation Museum

Outdoor attractions in or near Manteca:

• Woodward Community Park
• Durham Ferry State Recreation Area
• San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge
• Mossdale Crossing Regional Park (Lathrop)

Manteca’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Manteca Park Golf Course
• Downtown Manteca — Yosemite Street (restaurants and shops)

Transportation

Manteca Transit operates bus routes throughout the city and offers a paratransit service called Dial-a-Ride for seniors. The Altamont Corridor Express (ACE), a commuter rail line which runs from San Jose to Stockton, stops in town at the Lathrop/Manteca station.