Vacaville, California

Vacaville: The most populous city in Solano County, California. It is located in the Sacramento Valley in northern California. Vacaville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Vacaville Arts Council and the Vacaville Museum.

About

Vacaville is a city located in the county of Solano in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 92,428. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 101,332 inhabitants.

The city was created 172 years ago in 1851.

Vacaville is a city located in Solano County within the San Francisco Bay Area, about halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento. With a population around 100,000, it's one of the largest cities in the East Bay region.

Growing Residential Hub

In recent decades, Vacaville has grown rapidly as increasing numbers of people seek affordable housing options within commuting distance to San Francisco and Sacramento. Numerous residential communities have sprouted up, many with parks and recreation amenities. The Vanden High School district is a source of community pride.

Local Employers

While many residents commute to other cities for work, Vacaville has key local employers including the California Medical Facility state prison, Genentech biotechnology facilities, Solano Community College, and the Premium Outlets mall. Travis Air Force Base is also located just outside the city.

Recreation and Culture

Popular recreation spots include Lagoon Valley Park, home to hiking trails, sports fields, and a scenic reservoir. Residents also enjoy community events like the Fiesta Days street fair. The Vacaville Museum showcases local history.

As it continues to grow, Vacaville manages to maintain its small-town charm while providing residents access to big-city opportunities in the Bay Area and Sacramento.

Vacaville locator map
Location of Vacaville on California map.

Quick Facts about Vacaville

Population : 101,332 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : California (United States)
County : Solano County
Twitter username : cityofvacaville
Postal code : 95687, 95688, 95696
Phone Area Codes : 707
Water as percent of area : 0.74%
Land as percent of area : 99.26%
Altitude : 571 feet / 174 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1852 (172 years ago)
Time Zone : America/Los_Angeles
Local time : 12:50:40 (30th October 2024)
Population growth : 8.79% (2010-2020)
Aerial view of Vacaville  California image
Aerial view of Vacaville California
Aerial view of Vacaville  California image

Geography

Vacaville is located at 38°21'24"N 121°59'16"W (38.3565800, -121.9877400).

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Demographics

The population of Vacaville increased by 8.79% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 92,428 - census
2011 93,225 0.85% estimation process
2012 93,660 0.46% estimation process
2013 94,023 0.39% estimation process
2014 95,394 1.44% estimation process
2015 96,224 0.86% estimation process
2016 97,994 1.81% estimation process
2017 99,604 1.62% estimation process
2018 99,949 0.35% estimation process
2019 100,670 0.72% estimation process
2020 101,332 0.65% estimation process

Vacaville zip code is 95687. County name: Solano, County fips: 06095

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Where to Stay in Vacaville

1 Motel 6 Vacaville, CA

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2 Quality Inn & Suites

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3 Courtyard by Marriott Vacaville

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4 Hampton Inn & Suites Vacaville-Napa Valley

Rating: 4.2 (455)

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5 Americas Best Value Inn Vacaville Napa Valley

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Other Places in Vacaville

1 Vacaville Sewer Department

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2 Vacaville City Hall

Rating: 5 (3)

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3 Vacaville Parks and Recreation Department

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4 Vacaville City Building Inspection

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5 Vacaville Public Works

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People born in Vacaville (15)

People born in Vacaville, including botanist Willis Linn Jepson, kickboxer Dennis Alexio, politician Frank H. Buck, .

List

  • Bonnie McKee (American singer, songwriter, and actress) she was born in 20/01/1984
  • Jarrett Bush (American football player) he was born in 21/05/1984
  • Tobin Esperance (amerikanischer Jazz-Bassist) he was born in 14/11/1979
  • Jeff Marquez (baseball player) he was born in 10/08/1984
  • Dave Sells (American baseball player) he was born in 18/09/1946
  • Greg Tagert (American baseball manager) he was born in 05/01/1963
  • Randy Dedini (American soccer player-coach) he was born in 07/01/1970
  • Thomas Williams (Player of American football, born 1984) he was born in 25/12/1984
  • Xzavie Jackson (Player of American and Canadian football) he was born in 21/09/1984
  • Tawny Newsome (American musician, comedian, actress, writer and podcaster) she was born in 24/02/1983
  • Tony Gonsolin (baseball player) he was born in 14/05/1994
  • Carson Strong (American football quarterback) he was born in 14/09/1999

Schools in Vacaville

College & universities near Vacaville, CA

Code Name City ZIP
447810 Blake Austin College Vacaville (CA) 95687
454546 Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Fairfield Fairfield (CA) 94533
123563 Solano Community College Fairfield (CA) 94534-3197
481960 InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield Fairfield (CA) 94534
119331 Napa Valley College Napa (CA) 94558-6236

Stations (48)

Amtrak & bus stations near Vacaville, CA

Code Name Address Type
SUI Suisun–Fairfield station 177 Main Street RAIL
DAV Davis station 840 Second Street RAIL
VMW Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive BUS
RVT Rio Vista, CA 28 South Front Street BUS
VAL Vallejo, California 4355 Sonoma Blvd. BUS

Post offices near Vacaville

Post Office Name City ZIP
Cernon Post Office Vacaville (CA) 95688
Vacavill Post Office Vacaville (CA) 95687
Elmira Post Office Elmira (CA) 95625
Travis Afb Post Office Travis AFB (CA) 94535
Fairfield Post Office Fairfield (CA) 94533

Other cities in Solano County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Solano County , CA.

City Name Population Title
Vallejo 120,747 The second most populous city in Solano County, California.
Fairfield 117,580 Town in Connecticut, United States of America
Suisun 29,305 City in Solano County, California, United States
Benicia 27,988 City in Solano County, California, United States
Dixon 20,440 Place in Solano county, California, USA

Distance to Other Cities

Vacaville distances to largest California cities