At a Glance
Median Income
$60,964
$36,247 per capita
Home Value
$85,300
Zillow: $120,437
Median Rent
$719/mo
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
16.4% 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+
3.7 / 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 $60,964 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,247. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 202 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stockton is $85,300 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,437. Median rent is $719/month, with 23.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
12.9% of adults in Stockton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stockton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,521
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density916/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,964
Per Capita$36,247
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$230M
Avg Weekly Wage$858
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,300
Rent$719
Ownership75.8%
Zillow$120,437
Housing Units759
Rent Burden23.5%
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,137/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain25.4 in/yr
Elevation1,762 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute12 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Stockton was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.369 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
91 declared natural disasters on record.