Jo Daviess County, Illinois
Stockton Real Estate and Local Guide
Stockton is a small village in the hilly northwest corner of Illinois, considered the eastern gateway to Jo Daviess County, with a historic downtown and surrounding farmland. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Stockton best.
About the area
Living in Stockton, IL
Stockton is the birthplace of the Kraft Corporation, where J.L. Kraft opened his first cheese plant in 1914.
The housing market
Homes in Stockton
- About 75% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 84.1% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $88,400.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Stockton home
Stockton Heritage Museum
Local museum with historical exhibits on the village and township
First Kraft cheese plant site
Birthplace of the Kraft Corporation, where J.L. Kraft opened his first cheese plant in 1914
Historic downtown buildings
Turn-of-the-century Queen Anne style buildings designed by architect Peter Schroeder
Apple River Canyon State Park
State park near Stockton with limestone bluffs, deep ravines, springs and streams
Valley of Eden Bird Sanctuary
409-acre preserve southwest of Stockton with over 6 miles of trails, managed by the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.