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Lockeford has history in northeastern San Joaquin County
Lockeford, registered as a California Historical Landmark, is named for Dean Jewett Locke, who settled here in the mid-1800s and took up ranching. After he built a ford across the Mokelumne River, the name "Lockeford" came to be, and though it's considered a town, it's not formally incorporated. The addition of the railroad in the 1880s led to further development in the Central Valley region. Lockeford has remained primarily rural. "People would live in Lockeford because it has a small-town atmosphere. It's a little slower-paced and quieter," says Dixie Waechter, a broker associate with Century 21 Select Real Estate.
Part of northeastern San Joaquin County, Lockeford has a population of about 3,900, according to U.S. Census estimates.
Bungalows, ranch-style and manufactured homes
Among the older homes are early 20th-century bungalows and farmhouses. Ranch-style homes were added from the 1950s on. Many contemporary and custom homes were built from the 1990s to the 2020s. Prices typically range from about $260,000 to $800,000, though there are some spacious homes on multiacre lots for over $1 million. Manufactured and mobile homes, about $70,000 to $200,000, are in complexes. "They have two different senior parks, and the space rent isn't as much as it would be in Lodi," Waechter says, referring to a small city about 10 miles to the southwest.
The City of Lockeford offers bungalows style homes for many of its residents.
Contemporary style homes can be found on the edge of the City of Lockeford, Ca.
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Most businesses in Lockeford are along state Route 88
Lockeford has a commercial area, mostly centered along state Route 88. "They have some really old buildings there, very classic looking. Some of them are being used as storefronts," Waechter says. Lockeford Ace Hardware supplies household essentials, and there's Young's Payless IGA Supermarket. Lockeford Sausage brings customers from far and wide for its meats, including about 20 types of sausages. "People try to get in line first before they open. They line up around the block on a daily basis," Waechter says. Places to eat include Clay Oven Indian Restaurant & Bar and a Mexican restaurant, Coyotes. The Gypsy Bistro serves seasonal dishes in a space that was once a 150,000-gallon concrete wine tank.
People may travel to Lodi for more shopping and dining. Locally owned businesses include restaurants, boutiques and plenty of wine-tasting venues. There are dozens of wineries in the area.
The City of Lockeford Ca is within thirty minutes of Lodi, Ca.
Locals get the best of meat at Lockeford Meats in the City Lockeford, Ca.
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Industry in Lockeford, which operates as a California Special District
Lockeford is a California Special District, a form of local government facilitated by residents and elected or appointed board members. The Lockeford Community Services District (LCSD) administers water and sewer services and parks and recreation.
Agriculture, including wine production, continues to be significant; it's one of the leading employment sectors, along with government and health care.
A well-used park and community center in Lockeford
The Lockeford Community Center is available for rent as an event venue and has various services, such as a summer meals program and senior lunches. Along with the community center, Lockeford Memorial Park has a playground, a disc golf course and a walking path with exercise equipment. A non-profit organization, the Friends of the Lockeford Memorial Park, has held events like a picnic in June, a vendor fair in September and a Christmas tree-lighting festival.
Residents walk the trails at Memorial Park in the City. of Lockeford, Ca.
Lockeford Community Center is available for those special events.
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The elementary school is close to home, but the high school is in Lodi
Kids may attend Lockeford Elementary School, which serves kindergarten through eighth grade and earns a B-minus grade from Niche. Lodi High School receives a B-plus and offers the STEPS Program for after-school tutoring and enrichment. The Lodi Unified School District includes Joe Serna Jr. Charter School, a kindergarten through eighth grade school focusing on English and Spanish proficiency. Valley Robotics Academy has STEM education for all levels and a collaboration with San Joaquin Delta College. Both specialty schools are rated B.
Lockeford Elementary is where quality instruction paves the way for career success in Lockeford.
Lodi High School is tons of school spirit with great artwork around campus.
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Events and festivals in Lockeford, Lodi and Clements
The Lockeford Historical Society has hosted events, including a Halloween Haunted House, an ice cream social and historical reenactments. Churches and service organizations are also involved in community events. Waechter mentions the Crab Feed, a popular seafood dinner fundraiser at Saint Joachim Catholic Church. The Tokay Future Farmers of America Boosters and the Lockeford Knights of Columbus have been affiliated with the Crab Feed.
Residents of Lockeford may also visit Lodi for annual events like the Lodi Grape Festival in September, and a street fair held twice a year. Clements, about 4 miles to the northeast, has the Clements Buckaroos Rodeo Grounds for races, rodeos, stampede events and car shows.
A bit of a drive is required to reach medical services and airports
Though Lockeford has some walkable areas with sidewalks, driving is necessary as residential areas are spread out. "Highway 12 goes all the way across almost the entire county. It joins Highway 88, and that's the official highway through Lockeford and Clement," Waechter says.
One of the closest medical providers is Adventist Health Lodi Memorial, and there are more options in Stockton, the county seat, which is about 20 miles away. The Stockton Metropolitan Airport has Allegiant Air service to Las Vegas, Phoenix and Denver. Sacramento International Airport, about 50 miles northwest of Lockeford, has over a dozen passenger carriers.
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