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Stockton, California

city · San Joaquin County (primary) , San Diego County

At a glance

322,326
Population
$440,900
Median home value (all homes)
45% above U.S. median
$429,229
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,577/mo
Median rent
17% above U.S. median
$79,907
Median household income
2% above U.S. median
31.7 min
Average commute
91.7%
Homes with broadband
28.63%
Locations with fiber available
8.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 118 — 18% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing63% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities21% above
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost70% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates77.5%
College graduates20%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Stockton Economic Development
The Economic Development Department provides resources for new and existing businesses to evaluate the local market and make data-driven decisions to help their business succeed. The City offers financial assistance and incentive programs to assist businesses and development projects throughout Stockton.
county East County Economic Development Council
At the San Diego East County Economic Development Council, we strive to cultivate an innovative and sustainable region by bridging the gap between industry, education, government, and infrastructure. Our job is to convene these disparate groups in order to craft an economic base that expands existing business, promotes new economic opportunities, and drives forward the initiatives of our stakeholders.
county South County Economic Development Council
The South County Economic Development Council (South County EDC or SCEDC), a 501c3 non-profit organization, was formed in 1989 by a group of South San Diego County business and community leaders to promote education and encourage economic development in the South San Diego County Region. It aims to improve and enhance South County’s bi-national economy, image, and quality of life and to heighten public awareness of Southern California’s desirability as a place to live, work, and dream.
region California Central Valley Economic Development Corporation
Regional marketing group promoting job creation and investment attraction across six Central Valley counties, offering site location assistance, data, incentives information, and real estate resources.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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