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Lodi.
About
Life in Lodi
If you're considering Lodi, know that you're looking at a genuinely affordable Central Valley town where you can actually buy a home at a reasonable price—median home values around $493,000 are significantly below California norms. The wine culture here is real and accessible, not pretentious; you've got weekends at local wineries, a Grape Festival every September, and wine events throughout the year that bring genuine community energy. That said, this is agricultural country first, wine tourism second—the economy runs on farming, and that shapes daily life.
Lodi at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Foreign-Born
19.8%
Broadband Internet
92.0%
of households
Population Growth
+4.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics19.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Lodi: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lodi, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (60.0%), and 26.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.1%
of residents
65 and Older
16.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
37.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.8%
of households
Married Couples
50.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.87
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 17% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Lodi
In Lodi, rent runs 17% below the CA average, and home values are 33% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
105.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,314
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
56.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1976
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $508,738 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts above CA average
Unemployment in Lodi and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Lodi is 1 percentage points higher than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Lodi Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area
Commute24.1 min avg
How Lodi residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lodi, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 68% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)
Regional airport · few flights66k passengers boarded in 2025
- 42 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 70 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 50% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lodi runs 50% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
492.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,218.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lodi Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 7 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
San Joaquin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In San Joaquin County, which includes Lodi, the most common type is drought, with 7 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | Flood | None reported |
| 2024 | 11 | Cold/Wind Chill | None reported |
| 2023 | 16 | Flood | $107.0M |
| 2022 | 21 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 22 | Drought | None reported |
| 2020 | 6 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2019 | 7 | Funnel Cloud | None reported |
| 2018 | 6 | Heat | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
254 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
San Joaquin County, county-wide
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in San Joaquin County, which includes Lodi, is typically good — 219 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
46
Good Days
219
per year
Moderate Days
146
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
San Joaquin County, county-wide
Climate91°F summers, 40°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lodi has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and mild winters (avg low 40°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/40°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
18.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
78
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
20
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
66
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 40°F | 3.51" |
| Feb | 63°F | 42°F | 3.43" |
| Mar | 69°F | 45°F | 2.49" |
| Apr | 74°F | 47°F | 1.53" |
| May | 81°F | 52°F | 0.68" |
| Jun | 88°F | 57°F | 0.18" |
| Jul | 92°F | 59°F | 0.01" |
| Aug | 92°F | 58°F | 0.03" |
| Sep | 89°F | 56°F | 0.10" |
| Oct | 79°F | 50°F | 0.94" |
| Nov | 65°F | 43°F | 1.84" |
| Dec | 57°F | 39°F | 3.63" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lodi
Lodi has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Adventist Health Lodi Memorial
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
St Joseph's Behavioral Health Center
Psychiatric · 10.1 mi away · Stockton
St Joseph's Medical Center of Stockton
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.6 mi away · Stockton
Dameron Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.1 mi away · Stockton
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education21.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lodi
Lodi's student/teacher ratio is 21.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 24.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
19
within city limits
Private Schools
7
within city limits
College Degree Rate
24.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lodi (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 15,781 students · in-state tuition $1,180 · 30% graduate · median earnings $46,256 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,204 students · in-state tuition $58,844 · 73% graduate · median earnings $88,053 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 149 students · in-state tuition $13,500 · 55% graduate · median earnings $45,846 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, 40 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lodi
Lodi has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (40 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
40 mi awayEugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
45 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
47 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
60 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
65 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
65 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
68 mi awayPresidio of San Francisco
National Park Site
68 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lodi
Lodi Public Library
201 W. Locust Street, Lodi
Cities Near Lodi
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Lodi?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Lodi FAQ
Is Lodi, California affordable?⌄
Lodi's median rent is $1,680/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $88,530/year. Median home value is $492,500.
Is Lodi, California safe?⌄
Lodi's violent crime rate was 493 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2218 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lodi, California?⌄
Lodi has an unemployment rate of 6.5%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lodi, California?⌄
The cost of living in Lodi is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,680/month and median household income is $88,530/year. The median home value is $492,500. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lodi, California?⌄
The average commute in Lodi is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from