At a Glance
Median Income
$89,496
$40,845 per capita
Home Value
$557,500
Zillow: $519,461
Median Rent
$2,013/mo
34.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
759/100K
4,050/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.9%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
12.0% smoking rate
How Vallejo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vallejo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vallejo a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vallejo residents earn a median household income of $89,496 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,845. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,900 business establishments, including 708 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vallejo is $557,500 , 98% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $519,461. Median rent is $2,013/month, with 34.1% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Vallejo reports 759 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,050/100K. The murder rate is 21.4/100K.
Education
27.9% of adults in Vallejo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vallejo has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population124,637
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density4,095/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born27.1%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$89,496
Per Capita$40,845
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$36,854M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,799
Housing
B
Home Value$557,500
Rent$2,013
Ownership58.9%
Zillow$519,461
Housing Units46,253
Rent Burden34.1%
Crime
F
Violent759/100K
Property4,050/100K
Murder21.4/100K
Assault438/100K
Burglary565/100K
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking12.0%
Premature Death4,149/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain20.2 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation102 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.9%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 81%
Commute36 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations40
Libraries21
Did You Know?
Vallejo was founded in 1851.
The median home in Vallejo was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
27.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 708 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.