Stockton, the county seat of San Joaquin County. Stockton is the 4th-largest city in Central Valley. Stockton ranks as the 13th largest city in the state of California. The city is located in Northern California south of the state capital Sacramento and north of Modesto.

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 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!

Housing

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.

Demographics

Population in July 2009: 287,578. Stockton covers 54.7 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 15 feet above sea level. Area code 209.

Weather

Stockton, CA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 92.30 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is December with an average minimum temperature of 35.30 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be relatively big during summer with a difference that can reach 35 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 21 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Stockton is 16.60 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is January with an average rainfall of 3.34 Inches.

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