Living in Vacaville, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vacaville · Census data 2020–2024
Vacaville has 102,596 residents with a median age of 38.2. The median household income is $111,126 (12% higher than the California median), the median home value is $620,900, the median rent is $2,299/month.
Vacaville at a glance
- Population
- 102,596
- Median age
- 38.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $111,126State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $620,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,299/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 67.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Vacaville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the California median; home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in Vacaville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vacaville the median home value is $620,900, 87% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,299 per month, which is 33.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,796 a month in housing costs.
Vacaville median household income
The median household income in Vacaville is $111,126 and the income per person is $46,475. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Vacaville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 35,830
- Owner-occupied
- 67.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.5%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.81
Vacaville demographics
- Population
- 102,596
- Median age
- 38.2
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 34,298
- Foreign-born
- 13.1%
- Veterans
- 10.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vacaville ›
Education in Vacaville
28% of adults 25 and older in Vacaville have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 8.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vacaville
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Drive alone
- 78.8%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Vacaville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacaville | 102,596 | $111,126 | $620,900 | $2,299 |
| Elmira | 319 | $86,349 | — | — |
| Hartley | 2,431 | $124,254 | $840,900 | $1,225 |
| Allendale | 1,734 | $107,679 | $1,057,600 | — |
| Fairfield | 120,785 | $101,895 | $624,300 | $2,266 |
| Suisun City | 29,286 | $94,787 | $579,500 | $2,157 |
| Dixon | 19,683 | $102,878 | $604,800 | $1,859 |
| Green Valley | 1,364 | $142,000 | $1,200,200 | $2,394 |
| Winters | 7,583 | $122,951 | $633,900 | $1,568 |
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What is the median household income in Vacaville, CA?
The median household income in Vacaville is $111,126, 12% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Vacaville?
The median home value in Vacaville is $620,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Vacaville?
The median gross rent in Vacaville is $2,299 per month, about 33.6% of household income.
Is Vacaville, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the California median; home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
What is the median age in Vacaville?
The median age in Vacaville is 38.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Vacaville?
The average commute to work in Vacaville is 28 minutes; 12.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vacaville?
The unemployment rate in Vacaville is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vacaville?
28% of adults in Vacaville have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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