At a Glance
Median Income
$76,851
$31,279 per capita
Home Value
$412,900
Zillow: $427,285
Median Rent
$1,495/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,150/100K
2,701/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
77.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
14.0% smoking rate
How Stockton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stockton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stockton a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stockton residents earn a median household income of $76,851 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,279. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,110 business establishments, including 1,335 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stockton is $412,900 , 46% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $427,285. Median rent is $1,495/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Stockton reports 1,150 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 203% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,701/100K. The murder rate is 16.6/100K.
Education
19.1% of adults in Stockton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
77.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stockton has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population320,470
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density5,063/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born25.9%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$76,851
Per Capita$31,279
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$46,521M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,217
Housing
B+
Home Value$412,900
Rent$1,495
Ownership53.2%
Zillow$427,285
Housing Units103,378
Rent Burden32.5%
Crime
F
Violent1,150/100K
Property2,701/100K
Murder16.6/100K
Assault757/100K
Burglary565/100K
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain17.3 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation16 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+77.1%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute32 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations55
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Stockton was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
25.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 1,335 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 128 fatal vehicle crashes.