What are the schools like in Stockton, AL?

School district data for Stockton is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Stockton?

The median household income in Stockton, AL is $138,246 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Stockton, AL?

Stockton has an average high temperature of 61.0°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

Stockton, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Stockton, AL?

Stockton has a violent crime rate of 127.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 984.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Stockton, AL a Good Place to Live?

Stockton is a small town of 420 in Alabama, with a median household income of $138,246 .

Strengths: Stockton stands out for a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Stockton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Stockton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Stockton metro area.

Metric	Stockton, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$275,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$138,246	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Stockton's violent crime rate is 127.7 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

127.7 /100k

Property Crime

984.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Stockton, AL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	55.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Stockton sees average highs of 61.0°F in January and 90.0°F in July, with 66.4 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Stockton, AL
Average High — January	61.0°F
Average High — July	90.0°F
Annual Precipitation	66.4"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Stockton, AL	National Avg
Population	420	—
Median Age	48.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.8%	22.2%
65 and over	22.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bay Minette, AL 9 mi Bucks, AL 9 mi Movico, AL 10 mi Mount Vernon, AL 10 mi Axis, AL 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Stockton

Stockton, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

36579

Stockton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stockton, AL affordable or expensive?

Stockton has a median home value of $275,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $138,246.

What is the crime rate in Stockton, AL?

Stockton's violent crime rate is 127.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 984.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Stockton?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Stockton, AL a good place to live?

Stockton, AL has a population of 420, a median household income of $138,246, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Stockton?

Stockton averages 61.0°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 66.4 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Stockton?

Stockton, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36579.

What is the population of Stockton?

The population of Stockton, Alabama is 420 with a median age of 48.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Stockton?

Key numbers for living in Stockton: median home $275,000, median household income $138,246, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stockton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.