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Living in Stockton, CA

Stockton has large Asian and Hispanic populations, mostly stemming from the agricultural opportunities and immigration during the 19^th-century Gold Rush. The city's proximity to the Bay Area and its rebounding economy are also major attractors for people across all cultures.

Advantages of living in Stockton include the mild winters, its proximity to many Bay Area cities, and being part of a community that's actively growing and improving.

On the downside, Stockton is consistently rated one of the most dangerous cities in the county. The city also declared bankruptcy in 2012, though it's economy and business environment have seen drastic improvements since then.

Stockton, CA employment & economy

Employment in Stockton has been growing steadily since the city’s economic downturn, but the unemployment rate is still 14 percent, more than double that of the U.S. average.

Most of the jobs in Stockton are in the sales, office, administrative, production, and transportation sectors. Medical jobs are also prominent, fed by the several hospitals located within Stockton.

Whirlpool Corporation, J.C. Penney Co., and Safeway all have distribution and manufacturing facilities in the city, and agriculture continues to be an active industry as well. San Joaquin County is the state’s largest producer of asparagus, pumpkins, apples, and cherries.

Education in Stockton, CA

Stockton is home to National University, which is the second-largest private university in California, as well as the University of the Pacific, the oldest university in the state. Humphreys College is another private college in the area, while nearby Christian Life College offers degrees in theology. San Joaquin Delta College is a popular public institution, and California State University, Stanislaus also has a Stockton campus.

Stockton has several excellent public schools, like Stockton Collegiate International Secondary School, which is ranked the second best school in California and 26^th in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report. Stockton Unified Early College Academy is 193^rd in the country and 23^rd in California, while Pacific Law Academy High School is 355^th in the state. Aspire Langston Hughes Academy, Weber Institute, Cesar Chavez High, and Health Careers Academy are also nationally recognized.