At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$32,619 per capita
Home Value
$114,600
Zillow: $379,435
Median Rent
$1,036/mo
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
13.3%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
15.5% 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?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stockton residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,619. The unemployment rate stands at 13.3% (269% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,239 business establishments, including 496 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stockton is $114,600 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $379,435. Median rent is $1,036/month, with 22.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
4.5% of adults in Stockton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stockton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population127
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density1,155/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$32,619
Unemployment13.3%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$13,291M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
Housing
A+
Home Value$114,600
Rent$1,036
Ownership64.2%
Zillow$379,435
Housing Units80
Rent Burden22.1%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,236/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation735 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute24 min
Broadband50.7%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Stockton was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
There are 496 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.