Metro area profile · California
Vallejo, CA metro area market data
How the Vallejo metro area compares with other metro areas for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 455,376
- +0.6% since 2020
- Households
- 157,512
- Median household income
- $100,401
- +23.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $617,700
- Jobs located here
- 138,955
- Highest market score
- 80
- Chiropractors, #5 of 386 scored metro areas
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What this means
The Vallejo metro area has an estimated 455,376 people and 157,512 households. Population estimates put the population change in the Vallejo metro area from 2020 to 2025 at +0.6%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in the Vallejo metro area is $100,401, 24% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 23.2%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Vallejo metro area runs highest on child care and other personal services (an index of 146, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (100).
Of the business types scored in the Vallejo metro area, chiropractors (80), pet grooming and boarding businesses (78) and primary care and pediatric clinics (78) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For chiropractors, that ranks #5 of 386 scored metro areas.
The Vallejo metro area is made up of one county, Solano County. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for mortgage brokers and lenders (40% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for roofing and gutter companies (50% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Vallejo metro area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Vallejo metro area with other metro areas for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among metro areas | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiropractors | 80 | #5 of 386 | 49 | 3.1 | $4.7M | 194 | 28 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 78 | #18 of 386 | 49 | 3.1 | $3.6M | 143 | 21 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 78 | #26 of 387 | 67 | 4.3 | $3.4M | 191 | 152 |
| Physical therapy | 76 | #24 of 386 | 57 | 3.6 | $4M | 166 | 43 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 76 | #28 of 387 | 841 | 53.4 | $271K | 178 | 453 |
| Home inspectors | 75 | #17 of 243 | 8 | 0.5 | Index only | 148 | 6 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 74 | #24 of 387 | 79 | 5.0 | $6.3M | 133 | 110 |
| Pet businesses | 74 | #34 of 387 | 154 | 9.8 | $1.2M | 132 | 77 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 72 | #32 of 386 | 47 | 3.0 | $4.8M | 155 | 23 |
| Hair salons | 71 | #29 of 387 | 364 | 23.1 | $492K | 114 | 60 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 71 | #64 of 385 | 63 | 4.0 | $3.7M | 126 | 106 |
| Home repair trades | 70 | #37 of 387 | 142 | 9.0 | $3.5M | 145 | 252 |
| Gas stations | 70 | #67 of 387 | 159 | 10.1 | $3M | 126 | 106 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 69 | #49 of 290 | 9 | 0.6 | $21.6M | 157 | 12 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 69 | #68 of 387 | 118 | 7.5 | $2M | 117 | 213 |
| Insurance agencies | 69 | #85 of 387 | 193 | 12.3 | $1.7M | 139 | 95 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 68 | #43 of 387 | 239 | 15.2 | $907K | 137 | 88 |
| Car washes and detailing | 68 | #54 of 387 | 54 | 3.4 | $3.6M | 143 | 28 |
| Pizza | 68 | #69 of 387 | 104 | 6.6 | $6.8M | 135 | 318 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 67 | #52 of 387 | 87 | 5.5 | $2.5M | 123 | 35 |
| Pest control | 67 | #59 of 345 | 14 | 0.9 | $16.5M | 162 | 20 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 67 | #77 of 387 | 1,544 | 98.0 | $460K | 124 | 715 |
| Funeral homes | 67 | #82 of 377 | 18 | 1.1 | $1.4M | 202 | 19 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 66 | #47 of 347 | 28 | 1.8 | $7.7M | 191 | 53 |
| Gyms | 66 | #58 of 387 | 124 | 7.9 | $1.7M | 134 | 53 |
| Spas and skin care | 65 | #58 of 387 | 164 | 10.4 | $1.1M | 125 | 28 |
| Roofing and gutters | 65 | #73 of 381 | 28 | 1.8 | $17.9M | 212 | 39 |
| Veterinarians | 65 | #88 of 384 | 57 | 3.6 | $3.1M | 115 | 41 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 65 | #100 of 387 | 202 | 12.8 | $3.5M | 115 | 318 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 64 | #87 of 387 | 871 | 55.3 | $816K | 123 | 293 |
| Auto repair and car care | 64 | #88 of 387 | 575 | 36.5 | $338K | 126 | 265 |
| Auto repair shops | 64 | #88 of 387 | 360 | 22.9 | $539K | 121 | 171 |
| Electricians | 62 | #87 of 383 | 35 | 2.2 | $14.3M | 119 | 103 |
| Pet stores | 60 | #119 of 382 | 31 | 2.0 | $5.8M | 127 | 15 |
| Grocery stores | 60 | #122 of 387 | 77 | 4.9 | $13.4M | 144 | 75 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 60 | #124 of 387 | 255 | 16.2 | $4M | 119 | 114 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 59 | #119 of 387 | 157 | 10.0 | $4.5M | 122 | 100 |
| Child care and preschools | 59 | #125 of 387 | 109 | 6.9 | $1.2M | 123 | 116 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 59 | #127 of 387 | 139 | 8.8 | $5.1M | 123 | 113 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 58 | #106 of 387 | 451 | 28.6 | Index only | 127 | 147 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 58 | #109 of 387 | 739 | 46.9 | $242K | 114 | 171 |
| Barbershops | 58 | #129 of 387 | 92 | 5.8 | $1.9M | 103 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 57 | #120 of 387 | 599 | 38.0 | Index only | 120 | 300 |
| Convenience stores | 56 | #160 of 387 | 130 | 8.3 | $7.9M | 101 | 39 |
| Property management | 55 | #137 of 374 | 46 | 2.9 | Index only | 122 | 96 |
| Tire shops | 54 | #185 of 386 | 67 | 4.3 | $2.9M | 116 | 33 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 53 | #175 of 381 | 53 | 3.4 | $3.7M | 119 | 50 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 51 | #199 of 387 | 224 | 14.2 | $1.4M | 113 | 140 |
| House cleaning | 48 | #206 of 375 | 41 | 2.6 | $5.6M | 88 | 87 |
| Dry cleaners | 47 | #160 of 272 | 15 | 1.0 | $21.5M | 137 | 22 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 47 | #223 of 387 | 328 | 20.8 | $982K | 112 | 176 |
| Laundromats | 42 | #223 of 364 | 26 | 1.7 | $12.4M | 99 | 14 |
| Nail salons | 41 | #277 of 387 | 105 | 6.7 | $1.7M | 102 | 77 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 40 | #264 of 373 | 94 | 6.0 | Index only | 85 | 37 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 36 | #312 of 387 | 248 | 15.7 | $919K | 93 | 201 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.1 | $114M | Too few | 6 |
Household spending in the Vallejo metro area
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $194.1M | $1,232 | 129 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $479M | $3,041 | 117 |
| Food away from home | $710.9M | $4,513 | 111 |
| Groceries | $1B | $6,535 | 103 |
| Personal care products and services | $179.2M | $1,138 | 113 |
| Child care and other personal services | $133.8M | $850 | 146 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $216.7M | $1,376 | 140 |
| Medical and dental services | $227.9M | $1,447 | 112 |
| Pets | $178.7M | $1,135 | 125 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $322.1M | $2,045 | 100 |
| Vehicle insurance | $335.6M | $2,131 | 109 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $501M | $3,180 | 105 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $231.6M | $1,470 | 104 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $3.1B | $19,763 | 119 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in the Vallejo metro area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 455,376+0.6% since 2020
- Households
- 157,512
- Median age
- 40.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 63%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 822 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 550
- Median household income
- $100,401+23.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $126,026
- Median home value
- $617,700
- Jobs located here
- 138,955
- Daytime population
- 384,717Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is the Vallejo, CA metro area growing?
Population estimates put the Vallejo metro area at 455,376 people in 2025, up 0.6% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 157,512 households. Median household income rose 23.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in the Vallejo, CA metro area spend?
Households in the Vallejo metro area spend about $3.1B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $1B on groceries and $710.9M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in the Vallejo metro area spend the most on child care and other personal services (an index of 146, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (100).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Vallejo, CA metro area?
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Vallejo metro area are for chiropractors (80), pet grooming and boarding businesses (78) and primary care and pediatric clinics (78). The Vallejo metro area ranks #5 of 386 scored metro areas for chiropractors.
How does the Vallejo, CA metro area compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in the Vallejo metro area is $100,401 a year, 24% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $617,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, the Vallejo metro area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for mortgage brokers and lenders (40% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for roofing and gutter companies (50% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 55 of the 56 business types have a score in the Vallejo metro area, each ranked against other metro areas.
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