Suisun City, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Suisun City is a small city in California with a population of 29,205. Residents earn $97,083 per year, which is 29% above the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
29,205 Population 7,283/sq mi density
$97,083 Median Income $37,217 per capita
$551,000 Home Value $525,547 Zillow
$2,151 Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature
235 Violent Crime/100K 2,091 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$97,083 median income, 4.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$551,000 home value, $2,151/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
235 violent crimes/100K (38% below avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $97,083
29% higher than US avg
Home Value $551,000
95% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 235/100K
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.1%
37% lower than US avg
Median Rent $2,151
85% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.6%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.6%
28% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.4%
48% lower than US avg

How Suisun City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population29,205
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density7,283/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 28%

Economy

A+
Median Income$97,083
Per Capita$37,217
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$14,592M
Commute34 min

Housing

B
Home Value$551,000
Rent$2,151
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$525,547

Crime

F
Violent235/100K
Property2,091/100K
Murder3.5/100K
Assault100/100K
Burglary376/100K

Health

Obesity31.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.5%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain24.5 in/yr
Elevation20 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+89.1%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute34 min
EV Stations7
Libraries5

Is Suisun City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Suisun City receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Suisun City has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Suisun City is $97,083, 29% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Suisun City is $551,000, making it a premium housing market at 95% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,151 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Suisun City is below the national average at 235 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,091 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Suisun City enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Suisun City has a population of 29,205 with a density of 7,283 people per square mile. The median age is 35.5 years, 9% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (28.2%), with 4.8% Hispanic, 21.3% Black.

Population

29,205
Total Population
7,283
People / sq mi
35.5yrs
Median Age
9% below US avg
4.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52%
Female 48%

Race & Ethnicity

Suisun City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only69.2%
12% below US avg
Spanish30.8%
130% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Suisun City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Suisun City is $97,083, which is 29% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Suisun City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$97,083
29% above US avg
Per Capita Income$37,217
Avg Weekly Wage$1,363
IRS Avg AGI$128,075

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.4%
48% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,535
County GDP$14,592M

Business (County)

Restaurants445
Healthcare452
Retail492
Manufacturing522

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,079
188% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.83%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.5 min
Work from Home6.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Suisun City is $551,000, 95% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,151 (85% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $525,547.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$551,000
95% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$525,547
Median List Price$534,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$534,500
$/Sq Ft$348
Homes Sold11
Sale-to-List Ratio98.9%
Price Drops18.6%
Inventory43

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,151
85% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,531

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied60.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,079
188% above US avg
Effective Rate1.83%
In Suisun City, 31.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 19.5% report depression. 26.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Suisun City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.6%
2% below US avg
Diabetes11.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure30.9%
Asthma10.4%
COPD4.7%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.4%
Physical Inactivity26.0%
Depression19.5%
Mental Distress18.0%
Physical Distress12.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.0%
Checkup Rate70.9%
Premature Death5,210/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access95.1%
Healthcare Facilities452
Suisun City has a violent crime rate of 235 per 100,000 residents, 38% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,091 per 100,000 (7% above US avg). The murder rate is 3.5 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Suisun City vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent234.6/100K
38% below US avg
Murder3.5/100K
45% below US avg
Rape31.1/100K
Robbery100.1/100K
Assault100.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,090.7/100K
7% above US avg
Burglary376.0/100K
Theft1,355.8/100K
Vehicle Theft358.8/100K
Arson6.9/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
FEMA Disasters364

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Suisun City has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 24.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall24.5 inches
35% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²)
Population Density7,283/sq mi
Coordinates38.2483°N, 122.0101°W
County FIPS06055
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 34.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 31.1%
D 65.9%

Winner: Democrat by 34.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.1%
37% below US avg
High School+89.1%
School Test Score4.69
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density7,283/sq mi
Total Area4.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations7
Alt Fuel Stations13
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities452
Restaurants445
Retail Stores492

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
FEMA Disaster Declarations364
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.5 min
Work from Home6.5%

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