California · Metropolitan Area
Vacaville is a large city in California with a population of 102,085. Residents earn $108,580 per year, which is 44% above the national average.
Based on current data, Vacaville receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Vacaville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Vacaville is $108,580, which is significantly higher than the national average — 44% above $75,149. This places Vacaville among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Vacaville is $596,700, making it a premium housing market at 112% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,227 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Vacaville is below the national average at 283 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,732 per 100,000, 39% above the national average.
27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Vacaville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 313 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 79.7% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 20.3% |
| 51% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $108,580 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,807 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,373 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $85,306 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 13,772 |
| County GDP | $37,695M |
| Restaurants | 844 |
| Healthcare | 1,087 |
| Retail | 1,013 |
| Manufacturing | 258 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,418 |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.08% |
| Commute Time | 28.4 min |
| Work from Home | 11.7% |
| Census Median | $596,700 |
| 112% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $603,548 |
| Median List Price | $649,900 |
| Median List Price | $649,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $338 |
| Homes Sold | 78 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.5% |
| Inventory | 156 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,227 |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,494 |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,418 |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.08% |
| Obesity | 31.4% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,385/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,087 |
| Total Violent | 283.0/100K |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Murder | 2.1/100K |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Rape | 19.0/100K |
| Robbery | 83.4/100K |
| Assault | 178.5/100K |
| Total Property | 2,731.8/100K |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 327.4/100K |
| Theft | 2,136.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 268.2/100K |
| Arson | 6.3/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 66 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.0 inches |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 29.9 sq mi (77.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,418/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3586°N, 121.9686°W |
| County FIPS | 06095 |
Winner: Democrat by 23 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.6% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.5% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,418/sq mi |
| Total Area | 29.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 50 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 66 |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,087 |
| Restaurants | 844 |
| Retail Stores | 1,013 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 66 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 28.4 min |
| Work from Home | 11.7% |