Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
20%
Vallejo
Vallejo, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,776
Population
121,694
Renter Mix
44% Rent
The arts capital of the Bay Area.
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Nestled along San Pablo Bay in the North Bay region, Vallejo combines waterfront living with convenient access to the Bay Area. The city's neighborhoods feature a mix of historic Victorian homes and newer developments, while the downtown area showcases a growing arts scene. Current rental trends show moderate stability, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,770 per month, experiencing only a slight 0.4% decrease year-over-year, while two-bedroom units average $2,050 monthly. The waterfront location offers ferry service to San Francisco, making it convenient for Bay Area commuters.
Vallejo is home to the California State University Maritime Academy and Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. The historic Mare Island Naval Shipyard district has been transformed into a mixed-use development featuring restaurants, businesses, and residential areas. The monthly Art Walk downtown highlights local artists and galleries. Notable neighborhoods include St. Vincent's Hill, known for its preserved Victorian architecture, and the waterfront district with its bay views. The Mediterranean climate supports year-round outdoor activities at parks like Dan Foley Park and Blue Rock Springs Park.
Explore the City
Blue Rock Springs Golf Course offers a top rated course and scenic views in East Vallejo.
Hanns Park has a highly regarded disc golf course for East Vallejo residents to enjoy.
A working drydock employs some of the residents on Mare Island.
The Downtown Vallejo community comes together at their thriving farmer's market.
Many colorful and detailed homes are found in the Downtown Vallejo Heritage District.
Neighbors unite at local restaurants like the Good Day Cafe in Downtown Vallejo.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$79,042
Average: $99,275
Education
28,728
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
59,373
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Vallejo has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Vallejo, CA is $1,306 for a studio, $1,776 for one bedroom, $2,062 for two bedrooms, and $2,494 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Vallejo has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,776/month
655 Sq Ft
House
$3,056/month
1,274 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,208/month
928 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Vallejo, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
975 Students
Public
Grades K-5
441 Students
Public
Grades K-5
353 Students
Public
Grades K-5
676 Students
Public
Grades K-5
510 Students
Public
Grades K-8
975 Students
Public
Grades K-8
505 Students
Loma Vista Environmental Science Academy
Public
Grades K-8
365 Students
Public
Grades K-8
350 Students
Mare Island Technology Academy
Public
Grades 6-8
260 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
473 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,418 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,146 Students
John Finney High (Continuation) School
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
153 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hanns Park
- Dan Foley Park
- Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
- Benicia State Recreation Area
- Crockett Hills Regional Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Metro Oakland International
Top Apartments in Vallejo
Houses for Rent in Vallejo
Property Management Companies in Vallejo, CA
Greystar
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3,486
Communities
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959,251
Units
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891
Cities
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AMC
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613
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122,506
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243
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2 Communities in Vallejo
Prime Administration, LLC
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28
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15,185
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22
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Bridge Property Management
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142
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53,995
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78
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1 Community in Vallejo
Waterton
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74
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28,604
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1 Community in Vallejo
Avanath Capital Management, LLC
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51
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10,687
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35
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1 Community in Vallejo
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.