In the heart of California, Manteca is alive with opportunities. This family-friendly city, San Joaquin County’s third largest, is quickly approaching 91,000 residents and is one of the state’s fastest growing, cities. Manteca is thriving on multiple fronts with key infrastructure, commercial, residential, and recreational developments.

Enjoy a bird's-eye view of the City of Manteca and see the many opportunities available in our growing community.

City Overview Video

Sales Tax Trends

The sales tax data provided below comes from HDL Companies which plays a crucial role in supporting our city by providing specialized tax data services, including the monitoring, analysis, and reporting of sales tax revenue. This data helps the City accurately track tax receipts and identify trends in local economic activity. 

Sales tax revenues play a critical role in funding essential services such as public safety, infrastructure maintenance, and community programs. By sharing this information, we promote transparency, allowing residents to understand the economic health of the community through trends in sales tax collections.

Manteca 1Q24 Newsletter

Manteca 4Q23 Newsletter

Manteca 3Q23 Newsletter

Manteca 2Q23 Newsletter

Manteca 1Q23 Newsletter

Division Responsibilities

Economic Development is a Division of Administration and is housed in the City Manager's Office. All programs of the department are managed by the Economic Development Manager, who is assisted by City Analysts. The division is responsible for several areas including the following.

Business Retention and Expansion
Conduct public outreach to provide business development and market assistance, seeking to maintain, enhance, and expand the local economy. Connect employers to workforce development resources, resolve regulatory issues, assist landlords with tenant selection, and direct businesses to local lending sources.

Economic Development Assistance
Provide support to businesses seeking business loans, development financing, site selection, fee calculations and project feasibility assistance. Coordinate with Planning, Building, Code Enforcement and external regulatory agency staff to identify potential issues, make development recommendations and resolve code violations. Refer local firms to WorkNet, SBDC and other resources and training providers serving the local business community.

Visitor and Tourism Services
Assist partner agencies and local hotels with providing visitor services. Increase visitor awareness about local retail, dining and entertainment opportunities. Establish connections with Bay Area and other regional tourism organizations to seek new partnerships for tourism development in the community.

Real Estate Services
Manage remaining downtown parking lot leases. Seek buyers or lessees for surplus City- and Redevelopment-owned properties. Collect property value data and analyze real estate development trends in the community.

City Marketing and Promotion
Update City marketing materials and opportunities website to promote industrial properties, commercial sites, and assistance programs. Expand awareness about Manteca as a desirable business location in cooperation with other local agencies as part of the Greater Silicon Valley business recruitment initiative.