Stockon is situated 83 miles east of San Francisco and 49 miles south of Sacramento. Named after Robert F. Stockton, a soldier during the Mexican-American war, Stockton is home to California’s oldest University, the University of the Pacific Founded in 1851. The port of Stockton is California’s largest inland port. The San Joaquin asparagus festival is a popular annual event held here in Stockton, the event attracts huge crowds and is a lot of fun! Alex Spanos, the billionaire, and owner of the San Diego Chargers is a well-known stocktonian. Some filming for the movie Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark was done and completed here in Stockton. The town itself is bustling with energy and the weather is nice enough that it’s common to dine al Fresca when eating at your local restaurant. Nothing beats a sunset dinner outdoors at your favorite place to eat. Rich in culture and atmosphere, Stockton is a great place to live.
The population of Stockton is about one-third of the population of San Jose and sits around 311,000 persons (US Census Bureau, July 2018). Stockton is a great city for youth education, Stockton Collegiate (grades 6-12) has a graduation rate of 98% and the nearby Stockton Unified Early College Academy had 100% of its student body enrolled in advanced placement courses and has a graduation rate of 100% (CBS, May 2018). The city was awarded the title of All American City numerous years since 1999, most recently in 2018, the National Civic League proctors this award. The crime rate in Stockton is higher than average cities in the Bay Area and is rated as 5% safer than most cities in the United States (NeighborhoodScout, crime statistics database).
Take a deep breath of fresh air and get ready for your new place in Stockton, California; where the good life starts with a good move to your new home.
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