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Garden Acres

Garden Acres

2.6
$375,262 Average Value
$341 Average Price per Sq Ft
19 Homes For Sale

Eastern Stockton neighborhood with mom-and-pop shops

Found on Stockton’s easternmost border, Garden Acres is a small, residential area with locally owned markets, city parks and caring neighbors. “People have been living there for years,” says Gene Reno, Realtor for Kelly Williams Realty who’s worked near Stockton for several years. It’s a strong community in that they know each other. They watch out for everybody.” Many residents work industrial jobs or in the surrounding farmland, and residents are conveniently located next to a few major highways. Train tracks and rows of freight cars can be seen while driving on the two-way Cardinal Avenue near the eastern border, and many homeowners are within walking distance of Franklin High’s tennis courts and baseball field. Along with supporting local businesses, people here enjoy meeting up for neighborhood BBQs or traveling downtown for annual events.

Custom-built homes provide options in Garden Acres.
Custom-built homes provide options in Garden Acres.
Crepe Tea serves sweet treats near Franklin High in Garden Acres.
Crepe Tea serves sweet treats near Franklin High in Garden Acres.
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Catching rides on San Joaquin RTD buses

State Route 99 and 26 intersect near Garden Acres’ border, giving access to other neighborhoods like East Stockton and August. Downtown Stockton is about 5 miles west via California State Route 4. Many people drive to get around, but residents also take San Joaquin RTD buses, which stop throughout the area. Streets like Cardinal Avenue and Main Street are lined with bike lanes. St. Joseph’s Medical Center is 4 miles west of the area, and Sacramento International Airport is a 58-mile drive north.

Tiny bungalows along paved, gridded streets

Even though nearly half of the Garden Acres neighborhood is made up of industrial land, there are still many single-family homes sitting on paved streets laid out in a grid. Tall palm trees shade narrow residential roads here, and some areas have speed bumps and sidewalks. Early 20th-century bungalows with wood and vinyl exteriors are found toward the neighborhood center. Partially seen as investment opportunities, these two-bedroom properties often have small, fenced-in yards with overgrown trees and are priced between $185,000 and $300,000. Spread further north and south, ranch-style homes built between the 1950s and late ‘90s include stucco facades and wider, cement driveways occasionally lined with rock-landscaped gardens. These three to four-bedroom homes range between about $350,000 to $500,000.

Garden Acres offers peaceful streets and ranch style homes near Stockton amenities.
Garden Acres offers peaceful streets and ranch style homes near Stockton amenities.
Stucco homes add modern style to Garden Acres neighborhood.
Stucco homes add modern style to Garden Acres neighborhood.
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Picking up groceries at Superior Mercados

Garden Acres houses several small grocery stores. Panchos Market sells Mexican snacks and drinks, and locals can pop by TK Market for small household items. For a full grocery run, La Superior Mercados is a few blocks outside the community. The locally owned Casa Flores Mexican Restaurant serves authentic Latin cuisine and Sam’s Pizza and More offers fresh slices through its walk-up window. While there are not many shopping malls or stores within the Garden Acres area, residents can venture 3 miles west for vintage finds at Superior Thrift Store and go a few blocks down for retail stores at Eastland Paza.

La Superior Mercados provides groceries near Garden Acres.
La Superior Mercados provides groceries near Garden Acres.
Sam’s Pizza and More serves fresh slices in Garden Acres.
Sam’s Pizza and More serves fresh slices in Garden Acres.
Pancho’s Market offers snacks and essentials near Garden Acres.
Pancho’s Market offers snacks and essentials near Garden Acres.
Forlando’s Food & Liquor offers quick essentials near Garden Acres.
Forlando’s Food & Liquor offers quick essentials near Garden Acres.
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Shooting hoops at Garden Acres Community Center

The Garden Acres Community Center and Park is the main gathering hub of the neighborhood. Neighbors can play a game of pickup, check out the swing set or play a round of baseball on the dirt-packed diamond. The center hosts a Summer Enrichment Program for kids in the area and free meals for senior citizens throughout the week. Local little leagues practice at East Side Community Park, which also includes a basketball court and playground. For some indoor fun, families can go 4 miles west to catch a movie at Regal Stockton City Center.

Garden Acres Community Center hosts events and sports.
Garden Acres Community Center hosts events and sports.
East Side Community Park offers sports and play near Garden Acres.
East Side Community Park offers sports and play near Garden Acres.
Bike paths wind through East Side Community Park near Garden Acres.
Bike paths wind through East Side Community Park near Garden Acres.
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Focus on the sciences at Franklin High

Garden Acres is zoned for the Stockton Unified School District. Kids can begin at Elmwood Elementary, which offers kindergarten through eighth grade and scores a C-minus from Niche. The B-minus-rated Franklin High is known for its Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) program where students can work with their peers every month to design and complete building projects and learn about sustainability.

Elmwood Elementary provides K-8 education in Garden Acres.
Elmwood Elementary provides K-8 education in Garden Acres.
Franklin High offers sports programs near Garden Acres.
Franklin High offers sports programs near Garden Acres.
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Getting together for tacos, flea market finds and the Fourth

Within the community, the local St. Edwards Catholic Church hosts occasional events like Taco Fiesta where attendees can eat Al Pastor tacos, listen to music and mingle with others. On the weekends, folks can travel 4 miles north to shop for antiques, produce and artwork at the Stockton Open Air Mall and Flea Market. Stockton’s Fourth of July Parade downtown is another draw for Garden Acres locals; small businesses and police officers dress up in red, white and blue and wave American flags in festive floats past DeCarli Plaza near scenic McLeod Lake.

Working through air quality issues and crime issues in Stockton

According to a 2023 report from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Stockton was ranked one of the worst cities in the country for asthma rates caused by air pollution. Garden Acres residents may experience asthma-like symptoms even more so in the winter because of the colder weather. One way the city is combating this is through the Air Quality Program at the Port of Stockton where tenants and boat operators are educated and encouraged to use cleaner fuels.

Garden Acres scores an overall CAP Crime Index Score of 5, slightly higher than the national average of 4. Reno says the neighborhood does see increases in crime at times. To address this, the Stockton Police Department hosts a National Night Out every August. Neighborhood members pick a different location every year to set up carnival games, a stage for live music and food tables where folks can chat with police officers in an effort to strengthen community bonds.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Stockton Metro

15 min drive

Bus

Oro & Horner Ns Northbound

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Main & Del Mar Fs Westbound

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Farm & Gertrude Mb Eb

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Oro & Main Fs Northbound

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Myrtle St & Oro Ave Fs Westbound

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Oro & Guersey Ave Fs Sb

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Washington St & Dawes Ns Eastbound

Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.6 17 Reviews
3.0 Niche User
8/21/2015 Niche Review
Stockton is an okay place to live if you stay out of trouble. I believe that Stockton is getting better and will get better in the future.
2.0 Niche User
3/17/2016 Niche Review
The crime here gets worse throughout the year. Here in Stockton, on average, 8 individuals are killed every week. My family and I are victims of crimes committed like burglary and theft. There has been cases where our house was robbed and our car was attempted to be robbed. Our family has tried moving to different areas of Stockton but we hit the same results every time.
3.0 Niche User
6/20/2014 Niche Review
The only event we have in Stockton is the Asparagus Festival once a year and I've recently heard talk that we are actually not even going to have that anymore. I have lived here my whole life and have actually never attended because I'm not the biggest fan of asparagus and Its really expensive to get in and its usually held during hot weather.
4.0 Niche User
6/20/2014 Niche Review
people pretty much just keep to themselves around here. They aren't super friendly but we don't ever really have problems either. Very pet friendly but sometimes there are a lot of wandering pets in the streets.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Garden Acres US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
2,674
Number of Homes for Sale
19
Median Year Built
1959
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,148
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,511
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
1
Median Rent
$950
Median Single Family Home Rent
$950

Demographics

Total Population
11,711
Median Age
33
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.9%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$53,282
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$63,816

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
45.9%
Significantly below the national average
89%
College Graduates
2.8%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.7%
% Population in Labor Force
61.2%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
17''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
94°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat bikeable

Bikeability®

30 / 100

Somewhat walkable

Walkability®

30 / 100

Limited public transit

Transit®

30 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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