Housing
Home prices and rent in Stockton
Median home values, rents and incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with California and the U.S.
Census geography: Stockton city, California. These survey estimates are not current listing prices.
Stockton vs. California and the U.S.
| Stockton | California | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $440,900 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,577 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $79,907 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Homes owned by occupants | 54% | 56% | 65% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1976 | 1980 |
Ten years of change
| 2014 | 2019 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $166,800 | $273,400 | $440,900 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $958 | $1,115 | $1,577 |
| Median household income | $45,347 | $54,614 | $79,907 |
Fair Market Rents (HUD, fiscal year 2027)
Stockton-Lodi, CA MSA · San Joaquin County. HUD's payment benchmarks for housing programs: typical gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a recent mover, not a listing or an asking rent.
Large figures are the metro-area Fair Market Rent; green figures are the range across 10 Stockton ZIP codes, where HUD sets Small Area Fair Market Rents.
Income limits (HUD, fiscal year 2026)
Area median family income: $108,100. Households at or under these incomes can qualify for many housing programs; check each program's own rules.
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $60,550 | $69,200 | $77,850 | $86,500 | $93,450 | $100,350 | $107,300 | $114,200 |
| Very low income (50%) | $37,850 | $43,250 | $48,650 | $54,050 | $58,400 | $62,700 | $67,050 | $71,350 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $22,750 | $26,000 | $29,250 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents and Income Limits, checked October 9, 2026.
Questions
What is the median home value in Stockton?
$440,900, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), compared with $734,700 in California and $332,700 nationally.
How much is rent in Stockton?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,577 a month, versus $2,036 statewide.
How much have home values risen in Stockton?
The median home value went from $166,800 in 2014 to $440,900 in 2024 (+164%).
What is fair market rent in Stockton?
HUD's fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for the Stockton-Lodi, CA MSA is $1,525 for a studio, $1,628 for one bedroom and $2,015 for two bedrooms; across Stockton's ZIP codes, two-bedroom values run $1,180 to $2,810. These are HUD program benchmarks, not asking rents.
Are these current market prices?
No. They are survey medians from the Census Bureau, based on a five-year survey period, so they lag today’s listings. They are the most consistent way to compare places and track change over time.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2014, 2019, 2024), Stockton city, California. Values are estimates with margins of error.