San Francisco Bay Area relocation guide
Moving to Vallejo, CA
$589,500Median home value
Solano CountyArea
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About Vallejo
Vallejo is the largest city in Solano County, California, on the Carquinez Strait in the North Bay. A former Navy shipyard town, it has a working waterfront, a historic downtown, and the most affordable housing in the Bay Area — Victorians, mid-century homes, and newer subdivisions. The San Francisco Bay Ferry from the Vallejo terminal makes it a real commuter option.
Home prices in Vallejo
The median home value in Vallejo is $589,500.
Top places in Vallejo
- Vallejo Ferry Terminal — the San Francisco Bay Ferry to the city.
- Downtown Vallejo — the Georgia Street corridor's historic buildings.
- Six Flags Discovery Kingdom — the theme park on the city's east side.
- Mare Island — the former naval shipyard with breweries and the historic district.
- Benicia — the neighboring waterfront town's Main Street, ~10 minutes east.
- San Pablo Bay Trail — the bayfront trail at the city's edge.
Commuting from Vallejo
- The Vallejo–San Francisco ferry takes ~60 minutes to the Ferry Building.
- San Francisco is ~35 miles southwest via I-80.
- Oakland International Airport (OAK) is about 45 minutes south.
Vallejo FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Vallejo, CA?
The median home value in Vallejo is $589,500. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Vallejo, CA?
The Vallejo–San Francisco ferry takes ~60 minutes to the Ferry Building.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.