Escalon Community Information

Schools: Escalon Schools • Escalon School Reports • San Joaquin Office of Education

Senior Citizens: Meals on Wheels

Shopping: San Joaquin Shopping

Transportation: Bus Intercity Routes • Escalon Transit Service - Fare information for dial-a-ride service, open to the general public, operated by SMART. Services include Friday trip to and from Modesto. • Escalon to Livemore Express • San Joaquin County Transportation Links

Visit Escalon: Knight's Ferry Bridge 

Zip Code: Escalon Zip Code 95320

Escalon Real Estate Listings

Community

Amtrak: 11 miles: MODESTO (1700 HELD DRIVE). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.


Map of San Joaquin County

Airports: MODESTO CITY-CO-HARRY SHAM FLD (about 13 miles; MODESTO, CA; ID: MOD) • STOCKTON METROPOLITAN (about 18 miles; STOCKTON, CA; ID: SCK)  • MERCED MUNICIPAL/MACREADY FIELD (about 50 miles; MERCED, CA; ID: MCE) - California International Airports: California Airports

Area: The amount of land area in Escalon is 5.3 sq. kilometers. The amount of land area in Escalon is 2.0 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0.024 sq kilometers. The distance from Escalon to Washington DC is 2495 miles. The distance to the California state capital is 55 miles. (as the crow flies) Escalon is positioned 37.78 degrees north of the equator and 120.99 degrees west of the prime meridian.

Biographies: Famous People -James Lew (born September 6, 1952) is an American martial arts actor born in Escalon, California. He has made 80 on screen film and television appearances and 46 more as a stunt coordinator or stunt double.• Sharon Rocha

Books:

• The Great Central Valley - A splendid and evocative book by Gerald Haslam,, Stephen Johnson, and Robert Dawson- who are all all Greater Central Valley California natives--is the first book to delve into detail the social and rich natural history of the agricultural heartland of the state.

Chamber:  Escalon Chamber of Commerce

Churches: Escalon Churches Escalon California Church Guide, Places to worship in Escalon California & Surrounding Areas with addresses, service times, email addresses

City: City of Escalon Official Web Site

City Facts:  City Data Escalon Facts

Climate: Escalon Climate, the  average warmest month is July.  The highest recorded temperature was 112°F in 1961 December is the average coolest month. The lowest recorded temperature was 18°F in 1932.  The most precipitation on average occurs in January. .Escalon average annual rainfall is 12 inches per year

Colleges: Nearby Stockton is home to several well known higher educational institutions including the University of the Pacific • California State University Stanislaus-Stockton • San Joaquin Delta Community College • Humphreys College and School of Law, as well as a variety of private and vocational schools. • California Colleges • USA Colleges

 Community: Community Report • Community Service Center
Escalon Community   
Current Events: Escalon News Headlines

Economy: Agriculture: Vegetables, fruits and nuts, dairy products, cattle, nursery stock, grapes. • Industry: Electronic components and equipment, aerospace, film production, food processing, petroleum, computers and computer software, tourism.

Elevation: Escalon elevation is 117 feet above sea level.

Events: Escalon Events • San Joaquin Events Calendar

Facts:   Escalon Demographics

Facts: Quick Facts: Population, Education, Housing Units, Ownership Rate, Households, Median Income, Land Area

Government: Escalon Fire District • Police Department

Healthcare: Escalon Health Care

Highways: State Highway 120 - County Road J7 - Mariposa Road / Sante Fee Avenue  • J6 - Escalon - Belota Road  / Mchenrey Avenue • J9 - Lone Tree Road • Highway Markers •  Sign Resource Manual

History: Escalon History • San Joaquin Historical Society The San Joaquin County Historical Museum, which marked its 40th anniversary this summer, can trace its roots to Lodi and a few memorable personalities.

Home Builders: Escalon and San Joaquin Home Builders

Escalon Library
Escalon Library

Incorporation Date: Escalon Incorporation date March 12, 1957

Library:   Escalon Library

Location: Escalon location: about nine miles from Modesto and about 20 miles East of Stockton in the central valley of California. Other nearby communities include Del Rio, Riverbank, Salida, Farmington, Oakdale, Ripon and Empire

Map:  Map of Escalon

Name: The community name derives from Spanish for "stairway step"

Newspaper: The Escalon Times - Online local version of the Manteca Bulletin Daily Newspaper. Local news, sports, and obituaries. • The Record • California Newspapers • National Newspapers

Neighborhoods: Escalon Neighborhoods • Brentwood Estates, Brueck Tract, Crosseoads Plaza,  Melrose Park, Reed Manor, Rocha Estates, Silverwood, Sunrise Terrace, Vintage Estates, Westwood Country

Parks: Brentwood Park • Walt Hogan Sports Complex • Farinelli Park • Latta Childrens Park • Sanchez Park • Main Street Park • Reed manor Park

Escalon Photos

Before the advent of the railroad, the traveler in riding over the French Camp road to the Stanislaus River would notice far out on the plains a large two-story brick house. It was surrounded by trees and shrubs, barns, granaries, and was the only house for miles around. It was the home of "Johnny" Jones, who crossed the plains in 1852 and pitched his tent where Escalon now stands

Population:  2005: 7,171 • 2004: 7,025  • 2003:  6,935  • 2002: 6,647 • 2001: 6,381 • 2000: 6,106 - Last Census

Post Office: Escalon Post Office

Property Taxes: California Real Estate Tax Questions and Information

Public Utilities: Switch Escalon Utilities

Quick Facts: Escalon Facts Population, Education, Housing Units, Ownership Rate, Households, Median Income, Land Area

Radio & TV: Strongest Radio Stations near Escalon

Real Estate

If you are Buying or Selling a Home in Escalon California We have Bank Foreclosures, Bank Repos , Bank REOs, Short Sale Listings, MLS Listings and Income property listings, and other types of real estate listings for sale in Escalon, You can Find MLS Realtor listings in all areas of San Joaquin County.

Recreation: Escalon golf Golf Page

Representatives:


Escalon is a Rural Town with
a Country Feel and Great Schools

But close to metro areas and major thoroughfares. If you are a horse lover or just like small town America, this is definitely a town to consider! Horse property, country estates, and luxury homes are common in Escalon. However, new developments are starting, new homes can be purchased from the mid $200K's. 

Escalon California, 25 miles southeast of Stockton, Escalon means "Stepping Stone" in Spanish. 'The Land of Peaches and Cream." A quaint town, first settled in 1852 became a railroad town in 1896 with the arrival of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe that's a stepping stone for tourists on their way to Yosemite National Park and the Gold Country. The Park Fete Festival attracts thousands of visitors

In 1869, fortune rode into the county on rails with the arrival of the Central Pacific Railroad. Soon, new towns began to spring up around train stations in Lodi, Escalon, Manteca, and Ripon 

County: District 4 Map
US Congressional District 11 Map • Jerry McNerney Representative

Restaurants:

Escalon Restaurants
Restaurant Name Map Phone Food Type
Burger King
1108 Yosemite Ave
Escalon Ca, 95320
Google Location Map 209-838-3040 Take Out
Cancun Restaurant
1246 Yosemite Ave
Escalon Ca, 95320
Google Location Map 209-838-0633 Mexican
Garlic Grill Ristorante
1205 Plaza Ave
Escalon Ca, 95320
Google Location Map 209-838-1978 Italian
Lone Tree Cafe
25525 Lone Tree Rd
Escalon Ca, 95320
Google Location Map 209-838-2603 American
Nathaniel's Place
1429 Stanislaus St
Escalon Ca, 95320
Google Location Map 209-838-8226 American
Ricardo's Mex Grill
1900 McHenry Ave
Escalon Ca, 95320
Google Location Map 209-838-3588 Mexican
Rice Bowl Express
1900 McHenry Ave
Escalon Ca, 95320
Google Location Map 209-838-8228 Chinese
Sicily Pizza
1205 Plaza Ave
Escalon Ca, 95320
Google Location Map 209-838-6611 Pizza
Subway Sandwiches
1205 Plaza Ave Ste 172
Escalon Ca, 95320
Google Location Map 209-838-6123 Take Out
Taco Bell
1100 Yosemite Ave
Escalon Ca, 95320
209-838-1124 Take Out
Taqueria El Pastor
1205 Plaza Ave
Escalon Ca, 95320
Google Location Map 209-838-3811 Mexican
Wong's Chinese Deli
2243 Jackson Ave
Escalon Ca, 95320
Google Location Map 209-838-2722 Chinese
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Rivers, Streams & Creeks: Stanislaus River

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