Stockton, California

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  1. Overview - Life In Stockton
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Stockton
  3. Crime In Stockton
  4. Cost of Living In Stockton
  5. Gender In Stockton
  6. Household Income For Stockton
  7. Education In Stockton
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Stockton
About Stockton, California
Is Stockton, California a good place to live?
Stockton is a city in California state in USA with a population of 311103 residents.. The poverty rate of Stockton is 16.8%, which is 20% higher than national average. The typical household in Stockton earns $58393 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 42.9% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Stockton, only 77% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Stockton remained 8.1%, which is 72% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Stockton, only 18% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 30% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Stockton is 112, which is 12% higher than national average. Median home value in Stockton is $298200 , which is 30% higher than national average. While median income in Stockton remained $58393, which is 13% lower than national average.
Population
311103
Unemployment
8.1%
72% NAT AVG.
Poverty
16.8%
20% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
6
Median Home
$298200
30% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$58393
13% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$1183
2% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
112
12% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 6
Unemployed People
1 in 12
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 16
People Earning < $50,000
42.9%
People with <= High School
1 in 1.9
People With Any Degree
1 in 3.7
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs60%

Housing85%

Affordability40%

Safety30%

Amenities100%

Diversity100%

Education50%

Commute40%

Is Stockton, California safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Stockton, California is 82% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Stockton is 229% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Stockton is 52% higher than national average. You have 1 in 77 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 33 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
13414
Violent : 4023
Property : 9391
Total Crime
82% NAT. AVG.
65% STATE AVG.
4258.7 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
229% NAT. AVG.
189% STATE AVG.
1277.2 (per 100k)
Property Crime
52% NAT. AVG.
39% STATE AVG.
2981.4 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Stockton
Violent crime
1 in 77
Property crime
1 in 33
Robbery
1 in 342
Burglary
1 in 203
Assault
1 in 108
Car Theft
1 in 208
Stockton : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In California 10 16 16 10 37
In USA 405 666 578 807 222
Stockton : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In California 3 6 5 2 9
In USA 80 158 36 105 604

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Stockton
California
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 4023 1277.2 442.05 387.8
Murder 56 17.8 5.6 6.5
Robbery 909 288.6 113.61 73.9
Assault 2869 910.8 288.68 279.7
Rape 189 60 34.16 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Stockton
 California
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 9391 2981.4 2138.93 1,958.2
Burglary 1533 486.7 369.66 314.2
Larceny 6362 2019.8 1341.7 1,398
Car Theft 1496 474.9 427.56 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Stockton California National Avg.
Services 106 112 100
Groceries 113 113 100
Health 97 115 100
Housing 103 198 100
Transportation 127 134 100
Utilities 144 126 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Stockton California Country
Female 51.8% 50.3% 50.8%
Male 48.2% 49.7% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Stockton California Country
Less than $10,000 6.4% 4.7% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.9% 3.9% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.2% 6.9% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.9% 7.1% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.5% 10% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.9% 15.3% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.6% 12.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15% 17.1% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.6% 9.4% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 5% 13.3% 8.3%
Education


Education Stockton California Country
< 9th Grade 14% 8% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 9% 7% 7.0%
High School or GED 29% 20% 27.0%
Other College 21% 21% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 22% 20.0%
Master's Degree 4% 9% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1% 3% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Stockton California Country
White 19.4% 36.5% 60.1%
African American 11% 5.4% 12.2%
American Indian 0.2% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 20.5% 14.6% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.3% 0.3%
Multiracial 4.6% 3.4% 2.8%
Hispanic 43.5% 39.1% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity