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East Stockton

East Stockton

Suburban Neighborhood in Stockton, California

San Joaquin County 95205

$338,481 Average Value
$316 Average Price per Sq Ft
15 Homes For Sale

Industrialized Stockton community with mom-and-pop businesses

Situated a few miles from downtown, East Stockton is a small industrial and residential community with a few parks and mom-and-pop shops. “The people here tend to stay,” says Kristina Heisler, Realtor at Peterson Adams Real Estate who works nearby. “They’ve been here a long time, and housing affordability is a factor.” Modest homes, mostly built in the early to mid-20th century, sit close together on flat, asphalt-paved streets; murals on buildings like the Fair Oaks Public Library can be seen while driving on the four-lane East Main Street. Residents visit the neighborhood’s many markets and shops and take fitness classes at Stribley Community Center. Annual events like National Night Out foster relationships between the community and law enforcement.

Easy access to major California highways in East Stockton

California State Route 99 runs along the eastern border, and U.S. Route 4 runs east-west in the community, linking it with downtown and other Stockton neighborhoods. The area’s residential streets are filled with sidewalks, and East Main Street has bike lanes. San Joaquin RTD buses make regular stops in and around the neighborhood. Robert J. Cabral Amtrak Station is a few miles north of the area. St. Joseph’s Medical Center is 3 miles northwest, and Stockton Metropolitan Airport is 7 miles south. The airport flies passengers to Las Vegas and Phoenix. Noise can be an issue since the airport is nearby, and to fly overseas, Sacramento International Airport is a 60-mile drive north.

Generational bungalows and ranch-style properties

Heisler says East Stockton is home to many generational homes, where residents pass their houses to their children and grandchildren. The wide, paved streets here are laid in a grid, with some speed bumps. Oak-tree-lined sidewalks pass wrought iron and chain link fences, and some streets have crosswalks. One to two-story duplexes mostly built between the 1940s and ‘60s dot the community, ranging in price from about $300,000 to $450,000. Remodeled early to mid-20th-century Craftsman bungalows are spread throughout the neighborhood, with stucco exteriors, tiny front porches and fenced-in yards with rose bushes. Prices roughly range between $200,000 and $350,000. Gathered near the community center, a mix of late 20th-century ranch-style homes and larger bungalows sit on larger lots with vinyl stone exteriors and short driveways leading up to two-car garages. Prices range from $350,000 to $450,000.

Some East Stockton streets have mature foliage and thriving palm trees.
Some East Stockton streets have mature foliage and thriving palm trees.
East Stockton has homes of all shapes and sizes.
East Stockton has homes of all shapes and sizes.
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Local Latin markets all over East Stockton

For groceries, neighbors can access several locally owned stores like La Tapatia Market which sells Mexican ingredients, baked goods and homemade carnitas. The Stockton Food Center sells grocery essentials, and is home to Los Titos Market, where shoppers can pick up savory burritos for lunch. Residents can have a steak dinner with fries at El Rancho Inn, and 3 miles north, Country Boys Drive In sells burgers and banana splits. For shopping, locals browse through gently used clothes and home goods at the Salvation Army Thrift Store and Donation Center near the neighborhood’s southwest corner. Waterloo Central Center, home to a handful of small businesses, is a 2-mile drive west.

Country Boys Drive In offers breakfast and lunch for East Stockton locals.
Country Boys Drive In offers breakfast and lunch for East Stockton locals.
Charly's Tacos Estilo DF savors the taste of Mexico in East Stockton.
Charly's Tacos Estilo DF savors the taste of Mexico in East Stockton.
Enjoy the mouthwatering flavors at Paleteria y Neveria in East Stockton.
Enjoy the mouthwatering flavors at Paleteria y Neveria in East Stockton.
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Cooling off at Sousa Pool and shooting hoops at Stribley

In the heart of the area, the nearly 4-acre Sousa Park features a tree-shaded playground, tons of open green space and the Sousa Pool, which is a go-to spot for neighbors in the summer. Stribley Park covers 19 acres of grassy terrain and includes the Stribley Community Center, where Heisler says local kids play indoor basketball and pickleball, and play catch at one of two baseball fields. The center also offers occasional art workshops, dance classes and access to a mini library. A community garden has rentable plots, where people grow vegetables, flowers and cacti. The Fair Oaks Public Library has daily story times for young children and offers prizes for students who complete a summer reading list.

Sousa Park Pool allows locals to cool off in summer.
Sousa Park Pool allows locals to cool off in summer.
Children play at the playground in Stribley Park in East Stockton.
Children play at the playground in Stribley Park in East Stockton.
Stribley Park Community Center offers services for the entire family in East Stockton.
Stribley Park Community Center offers services for the entire family in East Stockton.
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Science-based programs at Franklin High

The Stockton Unified School District serves the neighborhood. Kids can start at Martin Luther King Junior Elementary, which offers kindergarten through eighth grade and scores a C-minus on Niche. The B-minus-rated Franklin High implements the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) program, where students work with their peers every month to design and complete sustainable building projects.

Students thrive at King Elementary school.
Students thrive at King Elementary school.
Students practice soccer at Cesar Chavez High School, another school in the area.
Students practice soccer at Cesar Chavez High School, another school in the area.
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Catching rides at the San Joaquin County Fair

Alternating between May and June, Stockton hosts the San Joaquin County Fair near downtown. East Stockton residents can check out carnival rides, eat some sweet treats and jam out to live music at the three-day event. On the weekends, folks can travel 4 miles north to shop for antiques, produce and artwork at the Stockton Open Air Mall and Flea Market. The area is also home to several different Christian and Catholic churches holding regular services throughout the week.

Combating crime in East Stockton

East Stockton scores an 8 on the CAP Index for motor vehicle theft, higher than the national average of 4. The CAP Index is a crime measurement and forecasting tool. Local news articles from 2024 noted a slight uptick in carjackings near East Main Street within the community. Stockton police recommend carpooling, keeping pepper spray on hand and reporting any crime or suspicious activity to the department, which is 3 miles west of the area. The department also hosts a National Night Out every August. Community members meet with police officers at Stribley Community Center over food and music to strengthen community bonds.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Stockton Metro

12 min drive

Bus

Main & Laurel Ns Eb

Bus

Fremont St & Golden Gate Av Fs & Eb

Bus

Fremont St & E St Fs & Wb

Bus

Main & Golden Gate Fs Wb

Bus

Main & Netherton Ns Wb

Bus

Wilson Wy & Jackson Ns Nb

Bus

Main & D Street Fs Wb

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime East Stockton US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 7 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 8 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$330,000
Median Single Family Price
$339,000
Median Townhouse Price
$450,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$316
Number of Homes for Sale
15
Last 12 months Home Sales
85
Months of Supply
2.10
Median List Price
$349,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,861
Median Year Built
1953
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,155
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,619
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
19,140
Median Age
32
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
32.1%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.6%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$50,820
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$61,952

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
57.7%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
3.7%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1%
% Population in Labor Force
58.7%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
17''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
94°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

29 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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