Housing
Home prices and rent in Vallejo
Median home values, rents and incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with California and the U.S.
Census geography: Vallejo city, California. These survey estimates are not current listing prices.
Vallejo vs. California and the U.S.
| Vallejo | California | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $589,500 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $2,073 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $90,171 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Homes owned by occupants | 57% | 56% | 65% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1976 | 1980 |
Ten years of change
| 2014 | 2019 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $222,100 | $370,000 | $589,500 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,208 | $1,532 | $2,073 |
| Median household income | $58,472 | $69,405 | $90,171 |
Fair Market Rents (HUD, fiscal year 2027)
Vallejo, CA MSA · Solano County. HUD's payment benchmarks for housing programs: typical gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a recent mover, not a listing or an asking rent.
Large figures are the metro-area Fair Market Rent.
Income limits (HUD, fiscal year 2026)
Area median family income: $120,300. Households at or under these incomes can qualify for many housing programs; check each program's own rules.
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $73,150 | $83,600 | $94,050 | $104,500 | $112,900 | $121,250 | $129,600 | $137,950 |
| Very low income (50%) | $45,750 | $52,250 | $58,800 | $65,300 | $70,550 | $75,750 | $81,000 | $86,200 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $27,450 | $31,400 | $35,300 | $39,200 | $42,350 | $45,500 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents and Income Limits, checked October 9, 2026.
Questions
What is the median home value in Vallejo?
$589,500, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), compared with $734,700 in California and $332,700 nationally.
How much is rent in Vallejo?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $2,073 a month, versus $2,036 statewide.
How much have home values risen in Vallejo?
The median home value went from $222,100 in 2014 to $589,500 in 2024 (+165%).
What is fair market rent in Vallejo?
HUD's fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for the Vallejo, CA MSA is $1,706 for a studio, $1,876 for one bedroom and $2,342 for two bedrooms. These are HUD program benchmarks, not asking rents.
Are these current market prices?
No. They are survey medians from the Census Bureau, based on a five-year survey period, so they lag today’s listings. They are the most consistent way to compare places and track change over time.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2014, 2019, 2024), Vallejo city, California. Values are estimates with margins of error.