The Town FilesStockton, Alabama
Community in Baldwin County · population 557 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $361,800
- Household income
- $148,611
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 48.3
Stockton is a community of 557 people in Baldwin County, Alabama. The median home is worth $361,800, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks quieter than 99% of Alabama towns, easier by car than 99% of Alabama towns, better for first-time buyers than 97% of Alabama towns.
- #1 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Young Families in Alabama
- #4 in The 21 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Alabama With Mild Winters
- #7 in The 25 Quietest Small Towns in Alabama
- #10 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Alabama
- #15 in 25 Small Towns in Alabama With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
- #15 in The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Alabama
How Stockton ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Stockton is worth $361,800, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $148,611, which is more affordable than 77% of Alabama towns. 96.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Stockton | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $361,800 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | — | $834 |
| Median household income | $148,611 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 96.9% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 25.5% | — |
Who lives in Stockton
| People | Stockton | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.3 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.1% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 69.4% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.3% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 12.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 4.8% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | — min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.1% | 86.7% |
Weather in Stockton
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 40.9°F. About 71.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 61 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 20 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stockton since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 3, 1968 about 9.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 16, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 6, 2003.
Severe weather in Baldwin County since 1996
Baldwin County has been included in 39 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Hurricane | EM-3656: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| September 20, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4563: Hurricane Sally |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Baldwin County
Baldwin County had 85,118 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,157 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Stockton itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Stockton
- Bay Minette, AL9.1 mi · 8,107 people · home $173,000
- Mount Vernon, AL10.2 mi · 1,354 people · home $111,900
- Axis, AL10.4 mi · 561 people · home $208,300
- Creola, AL11.9 mi · 1,936 people · home $211,000
- Perdido, AL14.4 mi · 730 people · home —
- Satsuma, AL15.0 mi · 6,749 people · home $219,400
- Saraland, AL17.3 mi · 16,171 people · home $217,600
- Stapleton, AL18.9 mi · 2,213 people · home —
Stockton questions
Is Stockton, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Stockton scores better for retirees than 87% of Alabama towns and quieter than 99%. 19.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.3).
How much does a house cost in Stockton?
The median owner-occupied home in Stockton is valued at $361,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $148,611, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Stockton?
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 40.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 71.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Stockton get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stockton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 3, 1968. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)