Stockton

POPULATION

309,228

MED. HOUSEHOLD INCOME

$54,614

MED. HOME VALUE

$419,500

Connected to the San Francisco Bay via the San Joaquin River Delta, the city of Stockton is the farthest inland port in the West. Because of those cool delta breezes, Stockton has a milder climate than other cities in California’s Central Valley.

While there are big shopping centers in town, Stockton’s Miracle Mile District features over 150 shops, restaurants, and small businesses where you can buy a shirt, get your taxes done, and pick up a prescription all in the same place.

The city gets an A+ for diversity, and there are community centers and houses of worship reflecting many backgrounds and traditions. Attending different cultural celebrations is a great way to get to know your neighbors!

Commuters will appreciate Stockton’s Amtrak and Ace train service to San Jose and San Francisco, as well as the domestic flights offered by the city’s Metropolitan Airport.

 

Neighbors

Diverse, hardworking families, college students

Expect

Friendly people and great small businesses

Lifestyle

Waterfront dining and live theater

Unexpected Appeal

Saturdays fishing at Oak Grove Regional Park

Market

Quaint neighborhoods

Fall In Love

Those cool delta breezes

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The Community

University of the Pacific’s main campus in Stockton draws college students from around the area to its 80 different majors and academic programs. UOP is Stockton’s largest employer, and film fans will recognize the University as the place where Indiana Jones taught archaeology.

Herrick Corporation, a steel manufacturer, and the Unified School District are the next largest employers. Annual events in Stockton include a Cinco de Mayo Parade and Festival, a Cambodian New Year Celebration, a Greek Food Festival, and the much anticipated “Stocktoberfest” every fall. You can also stroll the beautiful Japanese Garden at Micke Grove Park, one of the city’s beautiful public spaces, or enjoy the restaurants downtown along the waterfront.

High school students have the option of taking dual enrollment classes at San Joaquin Delta College to prepare for their careers or to transfer into a four-year program.

 

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The Culture

The Haggin Museum, located in Victory Park, features 20th-century paintings and local exhibits to help visitors learn about the area’s history. There are picnic areas, a playground, and a beautiful rose garden on the museum grounds to make a day of it.

Downtown on Main Street, you can catch concerts and other live performances at the Historic Bob Hope Theatre, which is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. The city also has a waterfront arena that hosts concerts, conventions, and sporting events, including Stockton Heat home games!

Kids will adore spending an afternoon at Pixie Woods, a woodland-themed story park with a merry-go-round and a riverboat ride or playing on the learning exhibits at the Children’s Museum of Stockton. Outdoor enthusiasts can hike the trails, explore the nature center, and even fish in the lake at Oak Grove Regional Park, and golfers will enjoy hitting the links at the Stockton Golf & Country Club.

Music lovers can take in an orchestra performance at the Center for the Arts at San Joaquin Delta College, and NASCAR fans can watch races at the Stockton 99 Speedway. There’s something for everyone in Stockton!

 

 

Lifestyle

On Saturday mornings, head downtown to the Certified Farmers Market to pick up incredibly fresh produce, delicious treats, and local arts & crafts. Take your dogs to play with friends or practice their skills on the agility course at Barkleyville Dog Park. Swing by Empresso for a matcha latte and veggie hummus bagel or relax over a leisurely brunch at The Kitchen at Stonebriar.

Stroll along the waterfront at the downtown marina, or for some excitement, cheer on the local minor league team, the Stockton Ports, at Banner Island Ballpark.

Grab a steak sandwich downtown at Louie’s Market or pick up some cannoli at Genova Bakery, now in business for over 100 years. Walk the trails, have a picnic by the water, or play disc golf at Oak Grove Regional Park.

Listen to live jazz over pizza and craft beers at Valley Brewing Company, celebrate a birthday at Market Tavern, enjoy fresh seafood overlooking the water at Garlic Brothers, or dine at one of the delicious Korean, Mexican, Thai, Filipino, or Indian restaurants in town.

For a weekend getaway, you can head just over an hour to the east to go camping and wander in nature in the Stanislaus National Forest or explore the extensive cave system of limestone rock formations and underground lakes at Black Chasm and California Caverns. Yosemite and the Bay Area aren’t far away either.

There’s so much adventure to be had in and around Stockton!

 

GREAT SCHOOLS RATINGS

8

MIDDLE COLLEGE HIGH

10/10

STOCKTON EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY

10/10

ASPIRE VINCENT SHALVEY ACADEMY

8/10

School District

Stockton Unified School District

Real Estate Market

 
 
 

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