At a Glance
Median Income
$108,580
$45,807 per capita
Home Value
$596,700
Zillow: $603,548
Median Rent
$2,227/mo
33.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
327/100K
2,414/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Vacaville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vacaville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vacaville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vacaville residents earn a median household income of $108,580 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,807. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,772 business establishments, including 844 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vacaville is $596,700 , 112% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $603,548. Median rent is $2,227/month, with 33.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Vacaville reports 327 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,414/100K. The murder rate is 3.0/100K.
Education
27.6% of adults in Vacaville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vacaville has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population102,085
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density3,418/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$108,580
Per Capita$45,807
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$37,695M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,373
Housing
B+
Home Value$596,700
Rent$2,227
Ownership67.4%
Zillow$603,548
Housing Units35,518
Rent Burden33.1%
Crime
F
Violent327/100K
Property2,414/100K
Murder3.0/100K
Assault199/100K
Burglary160/100K
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking11.5%
Premature Death7,385/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain32.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation171 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 60%
Commute28 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations50
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Vacaville was founded in 1852.
The median home in Vacaville was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
There are 844 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 66 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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