Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
14%
Stockton, CA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,309
Population
335,634
Renter Mix
49% Rent
Delve into rich cultural experiences in California’s Central Valley
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Riverside
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Growing
Welcome to Stockton, a dynamic city in California's Central Valley where the San Joaquin River meets an inland seaport. Located 83 miles east of San Francisco, this waterfront city combines historic charm with contemporary living. The housing market presents diverse options, from downtown apartments to residential communities, with current rental rates averaging $1,270 for a one-bedroom apartment and showing a modest annual increase of 0.5%. The rental landscape includes options ranging from studios at $1,065 to four-bedroom homes at $2,731.
Life in Stockton revolves around the waterfront district and recreational spaces like Weber Point Events Center and Victory Park. Pixie Woods, a family amusement park operating since 1954, remains a local landmark. The University of the Pacific campus contributes to the city's educational landscape, while the restored Bob Hope Theatre and the Haggin Museum showcase the area's arts and history. The Downtown District features local eateries representing the city's multicultural heritage, while the Miracle Mile district offers additional shopping and dining options. Residents enjoy water activities along the Delta channels, with access to boating at the downtown marina and walking trails at Oak Grove Regional Park.
Explore the City
Stockton's city center offers shops, restaurants, and a movie theater
Sunset along the San Joaquin River
Demographics
Median Household Income
$69,559
Average: $87,628
Education
51,095
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
143,657
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Stockton, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
49%
Non-Renters
51%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Stockton, CA is $1,095 for a studio, $1,309 for one bedroom, $1,667 for two bedrooms, and $1,756 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Stockton has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,309/month
603 Sq Ft
House
$2,398/month
1,518 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,663/month
596 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,790/month
1,011 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Stockton, CA is 22.6% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Stockton is 28.5% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,095 - $1,756. You can expect to pay 3.8% more for groceries, 61.1% more for utilities, and 36.1% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Stockton, CA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-12
655 Students
Public
Grades K-8
263 Students
Peyton Elementary & Middle Schools
Public
Grades K-8
787 Students
Public
Grades K-8
768 Students
Public
Grades K-5
618 Students
Public
Grades K-12
655 Students
Public
Grades K-8
263 Students
Peyton Elementary & Middle Schools
Public
Grades K-8
787 Students
Public
Grades K-8
768 Students
Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
573 Students
Aspire Benjamin Holt College Preparatory Academy
Public
Grades 9-12
694 Students
Stockton Unified Early College Academy
Public
Grades 9-12
428 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
343 Students
Public
Grades K-12
655 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,801 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Children's Museum of Stockton
- Calaveras River Bike Path
- Boreal Mountain Resort
- Oak Grove Nature Center
- San Joaquin County Historical Museum
Airports
- Stockton Metro
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.