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Vacaville, CA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Vacaville.

Population: 109,591 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Vacaville, CA is $622,182 — down 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $649,500 after a median 38 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,609/month. 21 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, drought, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$622,182

Median home value

-0.9%

1-year change

38

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$622,182
1-year appreciation
-0.9%
3-year appreciation
+0.4%
5-year appreciation
+4.4%
10-year appreciation
+51.6%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$664,635
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$649,500
Median list price
$644,000
Median price per sqft
$358
1-year sale-price change
-0.2%
Median days on market
38 days
Homes sold (recent period)
130
For-sale inventory
256
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
94
1-year forecast
-1.9%
Days to pending
41 days
New listings (monthly)
91

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,609/mo
1-year rent change
+3.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,495/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,869/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,495/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
21
Elementary schools
13
Middle schools
2
High schools
5
Charter schools
4
School districts serving the area
Travis Unified, Vacaville Unified, Kairos Public School Vacaville Academy District
Schools include
Foxboro Elementary, Cambridge Elementary, Fairmont Charter Elementary, Eugene Padan Elementary, Vaca Pena Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 87% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
12.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Travis Air Force Base (6.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
60.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
30.1 in
Annual snowfall
2.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
269
Days with Moderate air quality
95
Highest AQI recorded (year)
105

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
262
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
30,283
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
35,894

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
22
Nearest national park
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (21 mi)
National parks include
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, John Muir National Historic Site, Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
51
Nearest airport
Nut Tree Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Travis Air Force Base (SUU) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL AND REHAB CENTER, SUTTER SOLANO MEDICAL CENTER, SUTTER DAVIS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
473
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-978 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
18.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.5%
Median annual property tax
$4,756
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
80.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
116,650
Average weekly wage
$1,272
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,265

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

VacavilleState medianUS median
Median home value$622,182$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$649,500$696,000$325,000
Median days on market38 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,609/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,756$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Vacaville, CA?
$622,182.
What is the median sale price in Vacaville, CA?
$649,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Vacaville, CA?
Median days on market: 38 days.
What is typical rent in Vacaville, CA?
Typical rent: $2,609/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Vacaville, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide.
Is Vacaville, CA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Vacaville, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 87% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Vacaville, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Vacaville, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Vacaville, CA?
21 schools (13 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Vacaville, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 13.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Vacaville, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Vacaville, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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