Biggest tradeoff: Stockton, California
Stockton, California is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on safety, weaker on sunshine.
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Stockton, California is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on safety, weaker on sunshine.
Stockton, California needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on tax burden.
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 305,658 | 419,267 |
| Population Density | N/A | 7.8k /sq mi |
| Elevation | 13 ft(4 m) | 43 ft(13 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $421,945 | $687,040 |
| Median Rent | $1,989 | $2,476 |
| Median Income | $71,612 | $94,389 |
| Rent Burden | 33% | 31% |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr | 336 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 77°F | 67°F |
| Comfort Score | 71/100Good | 93/100Excellent |
| Temp Swing | 42°F | 18°F |
| Annual Rainfall | 20"(51 cm) | 25"(64 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0"(0 cm) | 0"(0 cm) |
| Air Quality | AQI 47 (Avg)27 days > 100 | AQI 37 (Avg)1 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Walk Score | 64 | 64 |
| Transit Score | 57 | 88 |
| Safety Score | 46 / 100 | 38 / 100 |
| School Rating | 4.7/10 | 5.3/10 |
| Internet Access | Fiber: 29%Cable: 97% | Fiber: 86%Cable: 99% |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | 33.2 years | 37.5 years |
| College Educated | 18% | 48% |
| Remote Workers | 6% | 20% |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
| Scouting & Local Help | ||
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