Vallejo, California

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  1. Overview - Life In Vallejo
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Vallejo
  3. Crime In Vallejo
  4. Cost of Living In Vallejo
  5. Gender In Vallejo
  6. Household Income For Vallejo
  7. Education In Vallejo
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Vallejo
About Vallejo, California
Is Vallejo, California a good place to live?
Vallejo is a city in California state in USA with a population of 121275 residents.. The poverty rate of Vallejo is 11.7%, which is 16% lower than national average. The typical household in Vallejo earns $73869 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 33.3% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Vallejo, only 88% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Vallejo remained 7.4%, which is 57% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Vallejo, only 26% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 37% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Vallejo is 130, which is 30% higher than national average. Median home value in Vallejo is $404600 , which is 76% higher than national average. While median income in Vallejo remained $73869, which is 9% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.
Population
121275
Unemployment
7.4%
57% NAT AVG.
Poverty
11.7%
16% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
7
Median Home
$404600
76% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$73869
9% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$1624
40% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
130
30% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 9
Unemployed People
1 in 14
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 21
People Earning < $50,000
33.3%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.7
People With Any Degree
1 in 2.7
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs70%

Housing90%

Affordability40%

Safety30%

Amenities95%

Diversity100%

Education70%

Commute30%

Is Vallejo, California safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Vallejo, California is 84% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Vallejo is 155% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Vallejo is 70% higher than national average. You have 1 in 100 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 30 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
5290
Violent : 1212
Property : 4078
Total Crime
84% NAT. AVG.
68% STATE AVG.
4324.5 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
155% NAT. AVG.
124% STATE AVG.
990.8 (per 100k)
Property Crime
70% NAT. AVG.
56% STATE AVG.
3333.7 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Vallejo
Violent crime
1 in 100
Property crime
1 in 30
Robbery
1 in 385
Burglary
1 in 67
Assault
1 in 165
Car Theft
1 in 114
Vallejo : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In California 8 9 1 78 8
In USA 389 513 31 1846 38
Vallejo : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In California 5 3 7 7 1
In USA 155 124 49 268 155

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Vallejo
California
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 1212 990.8 442.05 387.8
Murder 27 22.1 5.6 6.5
Robbery 315 257.5 113.61 73.9
Assault 736 601.7 288.68 279.7
Rape 134 109.5 34.16 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Vallejo
 California
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 4078 3333.7 2138.93 1,958.2
Burglary 1811 1480.5 369.66 314.2
Larceny 1200 981 1341.7 1,398
Car Theft 1067 872.3 427.56 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Vallejo California National Avg.
Services 119 112 100
Groceries 133 113 100
Health 125 115 100
Housing 137 198 100
Transportation 142 134 100
Utilities 136 126 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Vallejo California Country
Female 51.5% 50.3% 50.8%
Male 48.5% 49.7% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Vallejo California Country
Less than $10,000 4.7% 4.7% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.5% 3.9% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.1% 6.9% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 7% 7.1% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 12% 10% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.8% 15.3% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.5% 12.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.3% 17.1% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.8% 9.4% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 7.3% 13.3% 8.3%
Education


Education Vallejo California Country
< 9th Grade 6% 8% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 6% 7% 7.0%
High School or GED 25% 20% 27.0%
Other College 26% 21% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 11% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 19% 22% 20.0%
Master's Degree 5% 9% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1% 3% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Vallejo California Country
White 23.2% 36.5% 60.1%
African American 17.8% 5.4% 12.2%
American Indian 0.2% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 23.7% 14.6% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.7% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 1.2% 0.3% 0.3%
Multiracial 5.7% 3.4% 2.8%
Hispanic 27.5% 39.1% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity