California Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Stockton, California

Population: 279,513

Located in San Joaquin County

Stockton, California

The city later became a central location for the agricultural production of the San Joaquin Valley. Tomatoes, fruit, and later wine grapes thrived in this area. Recently, businesses have migrated to the area. In 1999, 17 new businesses came to town. Stockton is growing even more every year.

Stockton truly offers amazing recreational opportunities to its residents. The city boasts 52 parks, ball fields, biking/jogging paths, 54 holes of golf, a children's park, 60 tennis courts, 4 pools, 100 picnic facilities, 6 community centers, campsites, a civic auditorium, and 3 boat launch ramps. Additionally, area waterways offer over 1000 miles of recreation. The San Joaquin/Sacramento River Delta offers fishing, water skiing, sailing, and boating to the outdoorsman.

Downtown Stockton offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy theater, music, cultural events, and festivals, often produced by the City of Stockton. There are plenty of activities and social opportunities for senior citizens.

Stockton was titled an "All-American City" in 1999 by the National Civic League. The city received this award due to the work it has done to reduce crime, improve the Delta's environment, create new jobs, and revitalize the downtown area. It is truly an accomplishment to receive this award, and it is with great pride that the City of Stockton carries the title of All-America City.

Of course the best part of Stockton is the housing, which is extremely affordable for California in general, and this area specifically. The median existing home price is approximately $270,000, although the newer developments do sell for significantly higher than that.

Sunny and dry is the best description for the weather here. What makes the summer climate attractive is the 40 or 50 degree difference between night and morning. Late night and dawn temperatures in the 50's, will typically follow an afternoon high of 95 - 100 degrees making for wonderful, pleasant summer evenings.

Stockton is definitely the place to choose if you are looking to get away from it all, and yet still be close enough to the work place. Come and see what Stockton has in store for you!

Stockton is located in the north central part of California, 83 miles east of San Francisco and 40 miles south of Sacramento. Stockton began with the California Gold Rush in the 1840's. Then it was a staging area for miners coming up river from San Francisco.