A good place to settle
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11/18/2015
Manteca has grown rapidly in the past several years and shows no sign of slowing. The local community is somewhat divided on whether this is a good thing or not. The infrastructure is slow to catch up and roads are in need of improvements. Public services are struggling to keep pace. This is to be expected somewhat. As this area develops, more jobs and businesses come, and more tax revenue. Given the outrageous cost of living to the west, this area will continue to grow this way, and people commute longer distances. Manteca real estate is still a very good value and property tax is still fairly low. Lots are large, clean and safe neighborhoods, and there are tons of parks and recreation for the family to enjoy in the area. This is a family oriented community, and very patriotic, with us flags flying everywhere you turn. The farms in the area provide local grown food and festivals throughout the year. This is also a religious community, tons of churches everywhere. I grew up in the bay area and moved out here, its a different world. I still work in silicon valley. I take the ACE train which makes the commute tolerable, and I like the slower pace and the values of the people here. Folks complain about crime but its mostly car break ins, nothing like the problems of a big city like San Jose or SF.
Ken | Manteca, CA