Stockton, California has an overall cost of living index of 98.1, which is 1.9 points below the US average of 100 — making it about average versus most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,577 per month, while the typical home is valued around $440,900. Households earn a median of $79,907 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 48. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$79,907
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,577
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$440,900
Median Home Value
Census ACS
98.1
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,288
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,395
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,742
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,423
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
98.1
Goods
98.8
Rents / Housing
78.5
Services
154.1
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $128,720 |
| Registered Nurse | $94,080 |
| Elementary Teacher | $76,700 |
| Electrician | $78,240 |
| Accountant | $91,630 |
| Plumber | $86,330 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $167,890 |
| Civil Engineer | $104,210 |
| Operations Manager | $128,840 |
| Market Research Analyst | $91,000 |
| Health Services Manager | $140,220 |
| Truck Driver | $56,130 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
322,326
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.9 yrs
Census ACS
48.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
15
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,485
Per month
Avg Home Value
$396,007
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 95202 | — | $830 | $358,200 |
| ZIP 95203 | — | $1,162 | $326,000 |
| ZIP 95204 | — | $1,264 | $342,700 |
| ZIP 95205 | — | $1,263 | $270,000 |
| ZIP 95206 | — | $1,385 | $354,600 |
| ZIP 95207 | — | $1,469 | $372,500 |
| ZIP 95209 | — | $1,768 | $427,700 |
| ZIP 95210 | — | $1,385 | $310,400 |
| ZIP 95211 | — | — | — |
| ZIP 95212 | — | $2,229 | $475,600 |
Showing top 10 of 15 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
47°F
July Avg
78°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.1
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
93.1%
Stockton has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 98.1. The US national average is 100, so Stockton is 1.9 points below the national average.
The median gross rent in Stockton is $1,577 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Stockton is $79,907 per year.
The median home value in Stockton is $440,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Stockton has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 48.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
