California Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Lodi, California

Population: 62,133

Located in San Joaquin County

Lodi, California

The City of Lodi housing market offers both the historical charm of its older neighborhoods and the modern design of newer executive developments. The average list price for residential property is $174,600 and the median price is $148,500. The City has a positive attitude toward quality growth to assure that the character of Lodi is retained and enhanced. Education Excellent K-12 and special education programs are provided by the nationally recognized Lodi Unified School District. The area is also served by several private and parochial schools. The University of the Pacific, San Joaquin Delta Community College, California State University-Stanislaus/Turlock/Stockton Center, and the University of San Francisco satellite center are all within a 20 minute drive of Lodi. The University of California-Davis, California State University of Sacramento and the University of Southern California satellite center are within an hour’s drive from Lodi. Recreation, Community Resources & Events Community recreation programs cover a wide range of interests and activities including youth and adult sports and special interest classes, child care services, youth at-risk programs, aquatics, special events, camps/clinics and tournaments.

Lodi features 25 parks and five specific use facilities covering 265 developed acres and 90 undeveloped acres. The “crown-jewel” of the system is Lodi Lake Park which is connected to the Mokelumne River. “The Lake” features boating, fishing, beach swimming, boat rentals, nature walk, group picnic sites, an RV park and the Discovery Nature Center.

Other major facilities are the Hutchins Street Square (community center), Grape Bowl (municipal football stadium), Zupo field (a former professional baseball facility), many tennis courts, adult softball facilities and some of the top youth sports facilities in the San Joaquin Valley. Lodi residents also enjoy the benefits of close proximity to the Delta waterways, San Francisco Bay Area and the Sierra Nevada mountains.