The city of Lathrop is located in the picturesque San Joaquin Valley, 70 miles east of San Francisco, and is a choice community for raising families and building businesses. Lathrop is in the midst of becoming one of Northern California's fastest growing and most comprehensive master Planned Communities.
Lathrop is located at the intersection of I-5 and 120 freeways and centrally located within a 30-minute commute of Tracy, Manteca, Stockton, Lodi, Modesto, Livermore and Pleasanton. Lathrop's current population is nearly 17,469 and is expected to reach 20,000 by 2012. With a projected "build out" population of 70,000, Lathrop is experiencing a unique opportunity to plan and manage its future development in a manner seldom available to other communities in Northern California. Lathrop covers a seven-mile radius and is located in the metro triangle, which is bounded by the Bay Area, Stockton and Sacramento.
The proximity to San Francisco, the Delta, Sierra Mountains, parks, schools, churches and more create a wonderful quality of life for all residents in Lathrop. The city has focused on creating a desirable balance between quality living and quality growth. That balance is carefully maintained through long-term planning and fiscal responsibility. Lathrop is a family-friendly city with excellent schools and an exciting Parks & Recreations department.
Lathrop is a great place to live, work and play. A temperate year round climate allows residents enjoy the outdoors and casual California lifestyle. Recreational opportunities abound. In Lathrop one is never far from an open greenspace for active play or just relaxing. The Parks and Recreation Department offers classes and programs for all ages such as preschool, summer day camps, after-school programs, lifelong learning, sports and senior activities.
Lathrop currently has seven day parks available for residents leisure and entertainment needs. Lathrop borders the San Joaquin Delta River where residents find activities such as boating, fishing, camping, water skiing, and more. Lathrop is also home to the Dell'Osso Farms World's Largest Pumpkin Maze. Annual community events include the July 1st Lathrop Birthday Celebration, the Harvest Festival Carnival, holiday tree lighting event, holiday parade, and Earth Day celebration.
In February 2010, the average home sales price for a single family home or condo in Lathrop, CA was $202,033. While this data is collected from the MLS and deemed reliable, it is not guaranteed.
