Stockton, California

Growing California city with expanding opportunities

Pacific Stockton, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

62

D-

out of 100

Overview

Stockton is a California city with a population of approximately 320K, part of the Stockton, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $429,229. Median household income is $71,612.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 320K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $429,229 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $71,612 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 32.8 minutes
  • Part of the Stockton, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

319,543

Source: Census ACS

$429,229

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$71,612

Source: Census ACS

32.8 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

44

Source: Walk Score

128 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

San Joaquin County (county-level results)

48%
49%
Democrat 126,647
Republican 128,996
Leans R+0.9

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 47.9/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 45.9/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 34.4/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 10/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 44/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 42/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 62

Location

Stockton, CA (37.9580, -121.2876)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.