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Stockton University is a small town of 2,834 in New Jersey, with a median household income of N/A
and a 7.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is
3% below the national average.
Strengths:
Stockton University stands out for a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Stockton University is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Stockton University 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: 97.2
Stockton University's overall cost of living index is 97.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Stockton University costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.
Metric
Stockton University, NJ
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Stockton University's violent crime rate is 329.6 per 100,000 residents
— 13% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
329.6 /100k
Property Crime
1468.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Stockton University, NJ
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
62.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Stockton University sees average highs of 43.2°F in January
and 86.6°F in July,
with 46.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 17.4 inches of snow per year.
Stockton University's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Stockton University roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.
Stockton University's violent crime rate is 329.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1468.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Stockton University, NJ has a population of 2,834, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 7.5%.
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 University averages 43.2°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.0 inches
with about 17.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Stockton University, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08240.
The population of Stockton University, New Jersey is 2,834 with a median age of 20.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Stockton University: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 80 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stockton University side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
