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Stockton, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Buffalo County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
684 Population 402/sq mi density
$83,438 Median Income $34,053 per capita
$229,000 Home Value $310,105 Zillow
$933 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
99 Violent Crime/100K 1,365 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$83,438 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$229,000 home value, $933/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
99 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Stockton, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,438
11% above
$34,053 per capita
Home Value
$229,000
19% below
Zillow: $310,105
Median Rent
$933/mo
20% below
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
99/100K
74% below
1,365/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.9%
14% below
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
270 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
111%
Home Value
81%
Rent
80%
Poverty
51%
Bachelor's
86%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
26%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stockton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 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 $83,438 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,053. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 401 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stockton is $229,000 , 19% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $310,105. Median rent is $933/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.

Safety & Crime

Stockton reports 99 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,365/100K.

Education

28.9% of adults in Stockton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% below the national average). 85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stockton has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population684
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density402/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$83,438
Per Capita$34,053
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$731M
Avg Weekly Wage$895

Housing

A+
Home Value$229,000
Rent$933
Ownership86.3%
Zillow$310,105
Housing Units326
Rent Burden32.5%

Crime

F
Violent99/100K
Property1,365/100K

Health

Obesity35.0%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,033/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation758 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.9%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute19 min
Broadband97.6%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Stockton was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.