Heritage and roots are deep in agricultural giant Stockton
Stockton is one of the largest cities in California and is particularly noted for its strong agricultural production, being the fifth largest agricultural county in the U.S. Stockton and its surrounding area have seen an increase in population over the last few years due to people seeking a lower cost lifestyle than some of the larger coastal cities in California. Anyone interested in buying Stockton real estate will find a decline in the median existing single-family home price due to fluctuations in the real estate market.
Stockton Fast Facts
- Population: 278,069
- Median Household Income: $ 39,160
- Median Home Value: $390,000
- Data provided by Yahoo! Real Estate, Neighborhood Profiles, October 2007
- Stockton is in the Pacific Standard Time zone and observes Daylight Saving Time.
Travel and Transportation
The average commute time for Stockton workers is 27 minutes. Public ground transportation is available via bus and train as well as Greyhound Bus Lines and Amtrak. Air travel is accessible at the Modesto-City-Co-Harry Sham Field and the San Jose International Airport.
Stockton Employment
In addition to agriculture, Stockton has a strong base of government services which provide employment for residents. Major employers include Del Monte Corporation, Division of Juvenile Justice, General Mills Inc., Head Start Child Development, Lodi Memorial Hospital, Morado Produce Company, San Joaquin County Human Services and University of the Pacific.
Stockton School Districts
The students of Stockton are served by 107 public schools in 21 school districts as well as 28 private schools. There are also 15 colleges and universities in the Stockton area.
Stockton Attractions
- Black Chasm Cavern
- Great America Theme Park
- Niles Canyon Railway
- Children’s Museum of Stockton
- Ferndale Museum
- Haggin Museum
- Manteca Historical Museum
- San Joaquin County Historical Society and Museum
- Tracy Historical Museum
Stockton Parks and Recreation
- Black Chasm Cavern
- Great America Theme Park
- Niles Canyon Railway
- Children’s Museum of Stockton
- Ferndale Museum
- Haggin Museum
- Manteca Historical Museum
- San Joaquin County Historical Society and Museum
- Tracy Historical Museum