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Stockton, California

Introduction to Stockton, California

Incorporated in 1850, Stockton is the 13th largest city in the state of California. The city is home to nearly 300,000 inhabitants. The metropolitan area has a population of about 600,000 people. Stockton is located in the northern part of the state, 65 miles east of San Francisco, and 40 miles south of Sacramento.

Stockton was a stopping point for prospectors during the California Gold Rush of 1849. In the middle of a rich agricultural area, it is also a sizable inland seaport along the San Joaquin River. Lately it has attracted residents and businesses seeking a lower cost alternative to the San Francisco Bay Area.

In 1999 and again in 2004, Stockton won the "All-America City Award" given by the National Civic League.

Precipitation is about 14 inches per year. July average daily high and low temperatures are 93.8 and 60.8 degrees Fahrenheit. January average daily highs and lows are 53.8 and 38.1 degrees Fahrenheit.

Large employers in the area cover a wide range of industries, including electronics, aerospace, food, education, distribution, automotive, and building products, to name a few.

Arts and Leisure

Cultural, historical, and leisure attractions include:

  • The Haggin Museum
  • The San Joaquin County Historical Society & Museum
  • The Children's Museum
  • The Stockton Symphony Association
  • The Stockton Opera
  • The Ballet San Joaquin
  • The Bob Hope Theatre
  • The Stockton Civic Theatre

Sports teams include:

  • The Stockton Ports baseball team, a Class A Advanced California League team affiliated with the Oakland Athletics
  • The Stockton Lightning arena football team of the AF2 League
  • The Stockton Thunder ice hockey team of the ECHL
  • The California Cougars soccer team of the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL)

High Points

Stockton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Stockton Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Stockton, CA

Comparing Stockton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity99
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens45
Well-Paid Single Men24
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size97
Portion of People Married73

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income33
College Educated Adults24
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work77
Working at Home53
Short Commute Times46
Public Transportation Use36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Housing Recently Built77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Affordability of Rents68
People Living Alone36
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime21
Low Violent Crime11

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