Census ACS · #120 MSA
Vallejo Metro Area
The Vallejo, Ca Metropolitan Statistical Area has 450,824 residents. The median household income is $99,994 and the median home value is $589,600.
450,824
Population
549
People / sq mi
$99,994
Median Income
$589,600
Median Home Value
The Vallejo CBSA covers 822 sq mi of land at 548.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 42.7% |
| Black or African American | 12.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8% |
Economy & Income
$99,994
Median Household Income
$44,139
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Vallejo metro's price level is 108.5 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 8.5% higher the US average. The local median income of $99,994 has the buying power of $92,178 in average-priced US metros.
108.5
Price Level (US = 100)
$92,178
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$99,994
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$589,600
Median Home Value
$2,088
Median Rent
63.2%
Homeownership
Education
88.9%
High School+
28.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.9%
Drive Alone
10.9%
Work From Home
31.8 min
Avg Commute
17.4%
Foreign Born
Vallejo spans this state
Nearby metros
Largest cities in California
Largest counties in California
Part of California
Other metros
Metro areas in California
Metro rankings
Frequently Asked Questions
The Vallejo, Ca Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 450,824 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #120 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Vallejo metro area is $99,994, with a per capita income of $44,139.
The Vallejo, Ca CBSA spans the state of California.
Where to stay near Vallejo
Visiting or relocating to the Vallejo metro area? Compare hotels and short-term rentals across the region — live availability and prices.
Top-rated places to stay near Vallejo
Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Planning a move to Vallejo?
Get relocation and cost-of-living insights for the Vallejo metro by email. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
More from California
Data for the Vallejo, Ca CBSA (46700) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
What sets Vallejo apart is money: median household income runs $99,994, above the US median of $78,538. With 450,824 residents, Vallejo is a metro area in CA.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $99,994, putting Vallejo near the top of US metro areas. Only 7.1% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $589,600, with typical rent around $2,088.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 28.4% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Vallejo firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US metro areas — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.