Moving to
Vacaville.

$2,299/mo median rent

Rent is expensive here, at $2,299 a month median and well above the national average. This is the kind of city where housing costs deserve serious budgeting before committing to a move. Home prices are steep, with a median around $620,900. Renting first to get a feel for the city before buying is often the more practical route.

4.9% unemployment

Unemployment here is 4.9%, somewhat above the national average of 4.3%. Lining up work before the move is the safer route.

264 violent crimes per 100k

Crime runs about typical for a city this size. Some neighborhoods are safer than others, and one overall rate doesn't tell the whole story, so a neighborhood-level look matters more than the headline stat.

28 min average commute

Commutes run about average, at 28.2 minutes. Fine day to day, but it adds up over a year, and where someone lives relative to where they work starts to matter. 9 in 10 workers drive to work; 12% work from home.

1 hospital

There's one Medicare-certified hospital inside city limits, rated 4.0 out of 5 by Medicare. Hospitals in neighboring towns aren't counted here.

28% bachelor's degree or higher

College degree attainment runs below average at 28%. That tends to reflect a more trade and working-class economy, which can be great or limiting depending on the industry.

21 public schools inside the boundary

There are 21 public schools inside the boundary and 5 private schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22:1, above the national average of 16:1.

The nearest national park or historic site is Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (21 miles away). There are 8 national parks and sites within a day's drive.