At a Glance
Median Income
$105,263
$65,580 per capita
Home Value
$414,500
Zillow: $687,670
Median Rent
$1,647/mo
21.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
52.2%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.1%
8.4% 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?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stockton residents earn a median household income of $105,263 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,580. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,073 business establishments, including 295 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stockton is $414,500 , 47% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $687,670. Median rent is $1,647/month, with 21.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
52.2% of adults in Stockton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% above the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stockton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population421
Median Age54.9 yrs
Density765/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$105,263
Per Capita$65,580
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$9,867M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,444
Housing
A
Home Value$414,500
Rent$1,647
Ownership68.6%
Zillow$687,670
Housing Units234
Rent Burden21.0%
Health
Obesity25.1%
Diabetes6.3%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,363/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation191 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.2%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+25.5%
School Score7.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute31 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Stockton was founded in 1898.
The median home in Stockton was built in 1952.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 295 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.