Solano County
Vallejo
The lowest prices left in the Bay Area, one ferry from SF
Overview
Vallejo, in Solano County, offers some of the lowest home prices left in the wider Bay Area, connected to San Francisco by ferry and to the East Bay by I-80.
Typical home price
$510K
Condo / townhome price
$320K
Starter home price
Data coming soon
Typical HOA
Data coming soon
Commute & access
Typical drive and transit times to common Bay Area destinations.
| Destination | Drive | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 45–75 min | Ferry ~60 min |
| Oakland | 35–50 min | Limited |
| Sacramento | 55–70 min | Limited |
Schools
Top-rated campuses serving this city, by district. See the full School Ratings Finder for every campus and filter.
| School | District | Level | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary School | Vallejo City Unified School District (VCUSD) | elementary | B- |
| Vallejo Charter School | Vallejo City Unified School District (VCUSD) | elementary | C |
| Vallejo High School | Vallejo City Unified School District (VCUSD) | high | C- |
| Dan Mini Elementary School | Vallejo City Unified School District (VCUSD) | elementary | C- |
| Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy | Vallejo City Unified School District (VCUSD) | elementary | D+ |
Pros
- Among the lowest home and condo prices left in the Bay Area
- Direct ferry commute to San Francisco's Ferry Building
- Waterfront setting with historic housing stock
Cons
- No BART station; the ferry runs far less often than BART
- Longer, less predictable commute for South Bay jobs
- Housing stock and neighborhood quality vary widely
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