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Vallejo, CA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Vallejo.

Population: 95,321 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Vallejo, CA is $527,350 — down 2.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $410,000 after a median 37 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,209/month. 16 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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$527,350

Median home value

-2.9%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$527,350
1-year appreciation
-2.9%
3-year appreciation
-5.9%
5-year appreciation
-1.9%
10-year appreciation
+56.0%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$602,227
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
$410,000
Median list price
$427,500
Median price per sqft
$357
1-year sale-price change
-3.9%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
31
For-sale inventory
247
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
36
1-year forecast
-2.0%
Days to pending
49 days
New listings (monthly)
82

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,209/mo
1-year rent change
+1.8%
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
16
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
1
High schools
4
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Caliber: ChangeMakers Academy District, Vallejo City Unified
Schools include
Caliber: ChangeMakers Academy, Federal Terrace Elementary, Highland Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, John Finney High (Continuation)

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 A01
Flood risk level
High
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
Concord Naval Weapons Station (11.8 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
62.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
19.9 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
14.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
450
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
33,604
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
36,168

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
22
Nearest national park
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (10 mi)
National parks include
John Muir National Historic Site, Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Napa County Airport (APC) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Buchanan Field (CCR) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
ADVENTIST HEALTH VALLEJO, KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK, KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL AND REHAB CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
368
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
1,972
Housing built before 1970
44.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.7%
Median annual property tax
$4,379
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
74.6%

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

VallejoState medianUS median
Median home value$527,350$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$410,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market37 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,209/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,379$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 Vallejo, CA?
$527,350.
What is the median sale price in Vallejo, CA?
$410,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Vallejo, CA?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in Vallejo, CA?
Typical rent: $2,209/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Vallejo, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide.
Is Vallejo, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A01; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Vallejo, 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 Vallejo, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Vallejo, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Vallejo, CA?
16 schools (11 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Vallejo, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 14.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Vallejo, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Vallejo, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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