San Francisco Bay Area relocation guide
Moving to Vacaville, CA
$620,900Median home value
Solano CountyArea
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About Vacaville
Vacaville is a fast-growing city between San Francisco and Sacramento, known for its Premium Outlets, historic downtown on Main Street, and the Nut Tree's family legacy. With Travis Air Force Base next door and two big-city job markets within reach, it's a practical Central Valley base with Bay Area ties.
Home prices in Vacaville
The median home value in Vacaville is $620,900.
Top places in Vacaville
- Downtown Vacaville — Main Street shops, the Opera House, and CreekWalk.
- Vacaville Premium Outlets — 120 stores at the I-80/I-505 interchange.
- The Nut Tree — the landmark plaza's carousel, train, and dining.
- Travis Air Force Base — major employer on the city's east side.
- Lake Berryessa — boating 30 minutes northwest.
- San Francisco — about 60 minutes southwest; Sacramento 35 minutes northeast.
Commuting from Vacaville
- Sacramento is about 35 minutes northeast; San Francisco 60 minutes southwest.
- Sacramento International Airport is roughly 45 minutes north.
- Fairfield's Amtrak/Capitol Corridor station is 15 minutes west.
Vacaville FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Vacaville, CA?
The median home value in Vacaville is $620,900. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Vacaville, CA?
Sacramento is about 35 minutes northeast; San Francisco 60 minutes southwest.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.