Stockton is a large city of 320,030 in California, with a median household income of $71,612
and a 7.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 107 (US average = 100), which is
7% above the national average.
Strengths:
Stockton's profile is close to national averages across most measures.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. 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
Index: 107.4
Stockton's overall cost of living index is 107.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Stockton costs roughly 7% more than the average American city.
Metric
Stockton, CA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$382,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,417
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
51.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$71,612
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Stockton's violent crime rate is 1145.8 per 100,000 residents
— 202% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
1145.8 /100k
Property Crime
2639.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Stockton is served primarily by Stockton Unified.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Stockton, CA
National Avg
School District
Stockton Unified
—
Elementary Schools
41
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
11
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
77.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Stockton sees average highs of 58.2°F in January
and 94.7°F in July,
with 17.3 inches of annual precipitation
.
Stockton's cost of living index is 107, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Stockton roughly 7% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $382,000 and median rent is $1,417/month.
Stockton's violent crime rate is 1145.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2639.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Stockton are operated by Stockton Unified.
The district has 41 elementary, several middle, and 11 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.0:1. 18.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Stockton, CA has a population of 320,030, a median household income of $71,612, and an unemployment rate of 7.7%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Stockton averages 58.2°F in January and 94.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.3 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Stockton, CA is covered by 11 ZIP codes: 95206, 95219, 95207, 95203, 95209, 95205, 95210, 95212, 95204, 95202, 95211.
The population of Stockton, California is 320,030 with a median age of 33.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Stockton: cost of living index 107 (100 = US average), median home $382,000, median household income $71,612, crime index 231 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. 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.
