Situated in California’s Central Valley, Escalon is home to 7,558 residents and is surrounded by farms and open land. Also known to some as “the stepping stone to Central California,” Escalon was incorporated in 1957 and continues to offer small-town appeal. Escalon takes pride in being a family-friendly town, with an award-winning school district, a vintage downtown district, and low crime rates. The city’s official mission statement is “Taking pride in our community through quality service,” and locals feel it through the high quality of housing and lifestyle available.