Metro area profile · California
Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area market data
How the Stockton-Lodi metro area compares with other metro areas for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 823,815
- +5.5% since 2020
- Households
- 245,250
- Median household income
- $92,179
- +43.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $530,700
- Jobs located here
- 284,408
- Highest market score
- 91
- Pet grooming and boarding, #1 of 386 scored metro areas
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What this means
The Stockton-Lodi metro area has an estimated 823,815 people and 245,250 households. Population estimates put the population change in the Stockton-Lodi metro area from 2020 to 2025 at +5.5%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in the Stockton-Lodi metro area is $92,179, 14% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 43.1%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Stockton-Lodi metro area runs highest on child care and other personal services (an index of 134, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (95).
Of the business types scored in the Stockton-Lodi metro area, pet grooming and boarding businesses (91); yoga, Pilates and fitness studios (90); and gyms (88) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For pet grooming and boarding businesses, that ranks #1 of 386 scored metro areas.
The Stockton-Lodi metro area is made up of one county, San Joaquin County. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for grocery stores (43% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for pest control companies (50% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Stockton-Lodi metro area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Stockton-Lodi metro area with other metro areas for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among metro areas | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pet grooming and boarding | 91 | #1 of 386 | 51 | 2.1 | $5.2M | 203 | 27 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 90 | #1 of 347 | 30 | 1.2 | $10.3M | 254 | 51 |
| Pet businesses | 88 | #2 of 387 | 187 | 7.6 | $1.4M | 160 | 103 |
| Gyms | 88 | #2 of 387 | 173 | 7.1 | $1.8M | 137 | 51 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 87 | #2 of 387 | 328 | 13.4 | $942K | 142 | 98 |
| Physical therapy | 86 | #1 of 386 | 74 | 3.0 | $4.6M | 191 | 63 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 86 | #1 of 386 | 59 | 2.4 | $5.8M | 184 | 29 |
| Home inspectors | 85 | #1 of 243 | 9 | 0.4 | Index only | 198 | 10 |
| Pet stores | 84 | #8 of 382 | 43 | 1.8 | $6.1M | 135 | 15 |
| Hair salons | 82 | #3 of 387 | 484 | 19.7 | $551K | 128 | 110 |
| Veterinarians | 82 | #14 of 384 | 62 | 2.5 | $4.3M | 156 | 61 |
| Spas and skin care | 81 | #4 of 387 | 216 | 8.8 | $1.2M | 141 | 40 |
| Chiropractors | 80 | #7 of 386 | 84 | 3.4 | $4M | 169 | 54 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 80 | #13 of 385 | 67 | 2.7 | $5.1M | 176 | 179 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 79 | #9 of 387 | 125 | 5.1 | $2.5M | 123 | 47 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 78 | #15 of 290 | 16 | 0.7 | $18.7M | 136 | 17 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 78 | #16 of 387 | 123 | 5.0 | $2.8M | 167 | 355 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 78 | #20 of 387 | 1,341 | 54.7 | $253K | 166 | 811 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 78 | #27 of 387 | 106 | 4.3 | $3.2M | 180 | 333 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 77 | #22 of 387 | 1,321 | 53.9 | $797K | 120 | 403 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 77 | #27 of 387 | 272 | 11.1 | $1.8M | 138 | 142 |
| Home repair trades | 76 | #14 of 387 | 225 | 9.2 | $3.3M | 136 | 406 |
| Electricians | 76 | #15 of 383 | 45 | 1.8 | $16.5M | 138 | 147 |
| Barbershops | 76 | #22 of 387 | 118 | 4.8 | $2.3M | 120 | 9 |
| Gas stations | 75 | #34 of 387 | 258 | 10.5 | $2.9M | 122 | 191 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 75 | #35 of 387 | 408 | 16.6 | $1.2M | 133 | 179 |
| Funeral homes | 74 | #54 of 377 | 38 | 1.5 | $947K | 139 | 20 |
| Roofing and gutters | 73 | #25 of 381 | 50 | 2.0 | $14.9M | 176 | 57 |
| Pest control | 73 | #27 of 345 | 17 | 0.7 | $20.3M | 198 | 35 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 73 | #30 of 387 | 130 | 5.3 | $5.7M | 120 | 202 |
| Insurance agencies | 72 | #70 of 387 | 326 | 13.3 | $1.6M | 128 | 186 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 71 | #23 of 387 | 1,011 | 41.2 | $264K | 124 | 282 |
| Car washes and detailing | 71 | #42 of 387 | 95 | 3.9 | $3.2M | 125 | 51 |
| Child care and preschools | 71 | #54 of 387 | 175 | 7.1 | $1.1M | 109 | 140 |
| Dry cleaners | 70 | #30 of 272 | 19 | 0.8 | $25.1M | 160 | 20 |
| House cleaning | 70 | #46 of 375 | 39 | 1.6 | $8.8M | 138 | 141 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 69 | #65 of 387 | 2,489 | 101.5 | $423K | 114 | 1,159 |
| Property management | 68 | #44 of 374 | 66 | 2.7 | Index only | 127 | 133 |
| Pizza | 68 | #70 of 387 | 159 | 6.5 | $6.6M | 130 | 562 |
| Real estate | 67 | #55 of 387 | 868 | 35.4 | Index only | 124 | 466 |
| Convenience stores | 67 | #78 of 387 | 207 | 8.4 | $7.5M | 96 | 44 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 67 | #81 of 381 | 81 | 3.3 | $3.7M | 120 | 69 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 65 | #63 of 387 | 683 | 27.8 | Index only | 125 | 242 |
| Auto repair and car care | 64 | #91 of 387 | 1,006 | 41.0 | $298K | 111 | 447 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 63 | #91 of 387 | 219 | 8.9 | $4.8M | 116 | 198 |
| Auto repair shops | 63 | #92 of 387 | 617 | 25.2 | $485K | 109 | 299 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 62 | #121 of 387 | 330 | 13.5 | $3.2M | 105 | 562 |
| Laundromats | 60 | #114 of 364 | 33 | 1.3 | $14.5M | 116 | 17 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 59 | #124 of 387 | 258 | 10.5 | $4.1M | 110 | 185 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 57 | #127 of 373 | 110 | 4.5 | Index only | 109 | 55 |
| Tire shops | 56 | #163 of 386 | 123 | 5.0 | $2.4M | 97 | 55 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 49 | #194 of 387 | 337 | 13.7 | $1M | 103 | 313 |
| Nail salons | 48 | #209 of 387 | 168 | 6.9 | $1.6M | 95 | 120 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 42 | #253 of 387 | 563 | 23.0 | $2.8M | 82 | 245 |
| Grocery stores | 34 | #304 of 387 | 238 | 9.7 | $6.5M | 70 | 201 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.2 | $85M | 346 | 19 |
Household spending in the Stockton-Lodi metro area
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $299.5M | $1,221 | 127 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $748.2M | $3,051 | 118 |
| Food away from home | $1.1B | $4,294 | 106 |
| Groceries | $1.6B | $6,351 | 100 |
| Personal care products and services | $266.6M | $1,087 | 108 |
| Child care and other personal services | $190.4M | $776 | 134 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $309.1M | $1,260 | 128 |
| Medical and dental services | $339.9M | $1,386 | 108 |
| Pets | $263.6M | $1,075 | 118 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $477.6M | $1,947 | 95 |
| Vehicle insurance | $525.6M | $2,143 | 110 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $743.6M | $3,032 | 100 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $344.8M | $1,406 | 99 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $4.7B | $19,029 | 114 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in the Stockton-Lodi metro area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 823,815+5.5% since 2020
- Households
- 245,250
- Median age
- 35.9
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 62%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 1,392 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 573
- Median household income
- $92,179+43.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $117,604
- Median home value
- $530,700
- Jobs located here
- 284,408
- Daytime population
- 748,070Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is the Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area growing?
Population estimates put the Stockton-Lodi metro area at 823,815 people in 2025, up 5.5% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 245,250 households. Median household income rose 43.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in the Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area spend?
Households in the Stockton-Lodi metro area spend about $4.7B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $1.6B on groceries and $1.1B on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in the Stockton-Lodi metro area spend the most on child care and other personal services (an index of 134, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (95).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area?
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Stockton-Lodi metro area are for pet grooming and boarding businesses (91); yoga, Pilates and fitness studios (90); and gyms (88). The Stockton-Lodi metro area ranks #1 of 386 scored metro areas for pet grooming and boarding businesses.
How does the Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in the Stockton-Lodi metro area is $92,179 a year, 14% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 5.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $530,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, the Stockton-Lodi metro area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for grocery stores (43% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for pest control companies (50% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 55 of the 56 business types have a score in the Stockton-Lodi metro area, each ranked against other metro areas.
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