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Moving from Reno to Stockton
Stockton sits 11 feet above sea level, a drop of more than 4,000 feet from Reno's 4,500-foot elevation, and the city is about 182 miles from our Sparks warehouse. Median household income is $79,907 in the city and $92,179 for the Stockton-Lodi metro.
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- 182 miles
- about 3 h 32 min of driving
Reno-SparksStockton-Lodi, CA
182 miles by road
- Driving time (free-flow)about 3 h 32 min
- Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day1
- Main roadsI-80, I-5, I-80 Business
Mountain passes on the way
- Donner Summit (I-80)7,213 ft
| Measure | Stockton-Lodi, CA | Reno-Sparks |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $92,179 | $87,485 |
| Median gross rent | $1,734 | $1,592 |
| Median home value | $530,700 | $502,300 |
| January average high | 57 F | 48 F |
| July average high | 95 F | 94 F |
| Snow in a normal year | not published | 20.9 in |
- Moved from California to Nevada (2024)about 53,289
- Moved from Nevada to California (2024)about 21,133
- Moved into Washoe County from San Joaquin County, California, per yearabout 171
- Moved from Washoe County to them, per yearabout 179
Data (read 2026-10-19): OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, free-flow drive from 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates; NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020; U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows (ACS 1-year 2024); U.S. Census Bureau, ACS county-to-county migration flows 2016-2020.
Stockton is a river port at the head of the San Joaquin Delta, and it sits in the middle of the Central Valley. Census flows show about 171 people a year moving from San Joaquin County to Washoe and about 179 going the other way, so the traffic is balanced. The notes below describe the Stockton end.
Income, rent and homes in Stockton
The American Community Survey lists Stockton city at $440,900 for median home value and $1,577 for median gross rent, with 46.1 percent of households renting. The Stockton-Lodi metro is higher, at $530,700 for a home and $1,734 for rent.
The Reno metro shows $502,300 for a home and $1,592 for rent. Medians describe areas, so tour a few neighborhoods before choosing where to look.
Delta weather
The Stockton airport station lists a January high of 57.0 degrees, a January low of 39.1, a July high of 95.4 and a July low of 60.9. Annual precipitation is 13.45 inches. NOAA does not publish a snowfall figure for the station.
Mountain weather on the Sierra crossing matters more to a delivery plan than anything at the Stockton end, and the estimator builds it into the schedule with you.
What California asks of new residents
California DMV expects a California driver license within 10 days of becoming a resident. Vehicles from out of state must be registered within 20 days. Our state tax and DMV table lists these windows next to other states.
The base sales and use tax rate is 7.25 percent, with some districts adding up to 2.00 points. The Census Bureau's fiscal year 2024 survey shows California collected about $123.1 billion in individual income tax, and Nevada collected none.
Booking with O'Brien's
The estimator visits your Reno or Sparks home at no charge, and the estimate comes with 10 free heavy-duty boxes. You book with O'Brien's, and we coordinate the shipment through the Bekins Van Lines network. The written estimate sets the delivery window.
If your Stockton place is not ready, vault storage in our 30,000 square foot warehouse starts from $40 per month, with about 2 to 3 weeks of notice to ship.
Licensed movers
U.S. DOT No. 30611
MC-109375
Nevada CPCN 1070
Cal PUC T-90973 (as published by O'Brien's)
Bekins Van Lines interstate agent since 1955
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2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431
| Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
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Bekins Van Lines network
How a long-distance move works with a Bekins agent
O'Brien's Moving & Storage has been an agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955. On an interstate move the Bekins network carries your shipment under the van line's interstate system; O'Brien's books the move in either direction. Leaving Northern Nevada, we give the free in-home estimate, pack, store in our Sparks warehouse if you need it, and load. Moving here from another state, you book with us and we coordinate the move from your origin through the Bekins network, then handle delivery, unpacking and storage in Sparks. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. What being a Bekins agent means.
Your rights on an interstate move
Federal booklets every interstate mover must give you
- Ready to Move? Tips for a Successful Interstate Move (FMCSA)
- Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move (FMCSA)
- Protect Your Move: check any mover's USDOT number. Ours is U.S. DOT No. 30611.
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Answers
Moving from Reno to Stockton questions
Still have a question? Call 775-359-6683, Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the moving FAQ.
How far is Stockton from Reno?
About 182 miles by road from our Sparks warehouse, mostly on I-80.
Does Stockton get snow?
NOAA's normals list 13.45 inches of annual precipitation at Stockton and no snowfall figure for the station.
How soon do I register a car in California?
California DMV allows 20 days from becoming a resident or bringing the vehicle into the state.
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What customers say about O'Brien's
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