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Vacaville, CA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Vacaville.

Population: 109,591 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Vacaville, CA is $616,084 — down 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $643,750 after a median 37 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,614/month. 21 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastal flooding, drought, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$616,084

Typical home value

-0.5%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$616,084
1-year appreciation
-0.5%
3-year appreciation
+0.1%
5-year appreciation
+3.5%
10-year appreciation
+50.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$657,147
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$643,750
Median list price
$631,000
Median price per sqft
$359
1-year sale-price change
-0.1%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
265
For-sale inventory
250
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
224
1-year forecast
-0.2%
Days to pending
45 days
New listings (monthly)
91

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,614/mo
1-year rent change
+2.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,706/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,876/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,342/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,053/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,483/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
21
Elementary schools
12
Middle schools
1
High schools
6
Charter schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
21.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Travis Unified, Vacaville Unified, Kairos Public District
Schools include
Foxboro Elementary, Cambridge Elementary, Fairmont Charter Elementary, Eugene Padan Elementary, Vaca Pena Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, drought, earthquake, inland flooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
144
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)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
62.1°F
Average high
75.2°F
Average low
49.2°F
Annual precipitation
22.5 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)
33
Days with Good air quality
353
Days with Moderate air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
61

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

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
11
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
26
Nearest airport
Nut Tree Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Travis Air Force Base (SUU) (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
31
Hospitals include
CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CTR-DAVIES CAMPUS HOSP, UCSF HEALTH ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL, PROVIDENCE QUEEN OF THE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.5 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-978 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1984
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
119,904
Average weekly wage
$1,370
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
881

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

How it compares

VacavilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$616,084$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$643,750$696,000$325,000
Median days on market37 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,614/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/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 typical home value in Vacaville, CA?
$616,084.
What is the median sale price in Vacaville, CA?
$643,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Vacaville, CA?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in Vacaville, CA?
Typical rent: $2,614/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Vacaville, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, drought, earthquake, inland flooding, landslide.
Is Vacaville, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 144 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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 (12 elementary, 1 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Vacaville, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 13.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Vacaville, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 33. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Vacaville, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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