The Town FilesStockton, New York
Town in Chautauqua County · population 2,044 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $138,900
- Household income
- $73,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 128 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 48.4
Stockton is a town of 2,044 people in Chautauqua County, New York. The median home is worth $138,900, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 97% of New York towns, quieter than 93% of New York towns, better for a vacation home than 87% of New York towns.
How Stockton ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Stockton is worth $138,900, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $73,500, which is more affordable than 88% of New York towns. Median rent is $809 a month. 81.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Stockton | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $138,900 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $809 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $73,500 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 81.7% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 11.7% | — |
Who lives in Stockton
| People | Stockton | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.4 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.0% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 20.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.3% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.6% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 8.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 6.9% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 22.8 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.2% | 91.1% |
Weather in Stockton
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows 20.2°F. About 45.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 128.0 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 111 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stockton since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 2, 1983 about 4.2 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 3 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 16, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 14, 2019.
Severe weather in Chautauqua County since 1996
Chautauqua County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2022 | Winter Storm | EM-3589: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| December 19, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4472: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| December 22, 2014 | Snowstorm | DR-4204: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Chautauqua County
Chautauqua County had 46,319 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,960 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Stockton itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Towns near Stockton
- Cassadaga, NY3.5 mi · 573 people · home $121,900
- Sinclairville, NY5.5 mi · 579 people · home $107,300
- Charlotte, NY6.1 mi · 1,527 people · home $107,500
- Portland, NY7.2 mi · 4,309 people · home $139,500
- Ellery, NY7.6 mi · 4,122 people · home $235,900
- Brocton, NY7.6 mi · 1,286 people · home $110,100
- Pomfret, NY7.7 mi · 13,035 people · home $185,400
- Mayville, NY8.1 mi · 1,442 people · home $161,400
Stockton questions
Is Stockton, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Stockton scores better for retirees than 56% of New York towns and quieter than 93%. 20.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.4).
How much does a house cost in Stockton?
The median owner-occupied home in Stockton is valued at $138,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,500, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $809 a month.
What is the weather like in Stockton?
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows 20.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.7 inches of precipitation a year and 128.0 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 May 2, 1983. The typical New York town has had 5.
- 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)