Vallejo, California Income Statistics
Vallejo Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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C
Vallejo Below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Vallejo | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $86,495 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $63,204 | $67,742 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 5.2% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 13.0% | 17.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 13.6% | 20.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Vallejo is about 13% lower than in California. Income has been growing slower in Vallejo (5.2%/yr) than in California (5.6%/yr).
About 13% of adults in Vallejo earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the California average of 18%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Vallejo, California grew by 45.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $86,495 in 2024. That's an average of about 5.2% per year.
Vallejo has stayed above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never fallen below it. It came closest in 2015, at 2.8% higher. The gap has narrowed from 16% in 2009 to 7.5% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Vallejo
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Households by income, 2024
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About 17,143 households (42.9% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 20.0% of households in Vallejo had an income under $35,000 and 25.8% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Vallejo has a larger share of households earning $150,000 to $199,999 (12.2% vs 9.5%) and a smaller share earning $35,000 to $49,999 (8.1% vs 10.1%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 2,263 | 5.7% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,182 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2,497 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,032 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,250 | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6,340 | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5,266 | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6,830 | 17.1% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4,881 | 12.2% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 5,432 | 13.6% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 39,974 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 11,850 residents (13.0% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 15.1% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 13.9% of Vallejo residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 28.0% had some income but less than $25,000, and 22.2% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Vallejo has a larger share of residents earning $50,000 to $74,999 (15.6% vs 14.3%) and a smaller share earning $25,000 to $34,999 (8.1% vs 9.5%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 12,699 | 13.9% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 10,017 | 11.0% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6,126 | 6.7% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9,432 | 10.3% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7,397 | 8.1% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11,106 | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14,242 | 15.6% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8,411 | 9.2% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 11,850 | 13.0% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 91,280 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 13.9% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Vallejo
| Metric | Vallejo | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.549 | 0.572 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $68,514 | $75,172 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $64,458 | $66,071 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 5.9% | 12.1% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Vallejo, it is 0.549, lower than California's 0.572, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and about the same as the US's 0.552, so income here is about as evenly distributed as there.
Men's income is about 6% more than women's income in Vallejo, California. Over a 35-year career, a 6% wage gap accumulates to roughly $141,960 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Vallejo, California has widened from about 4% to 6% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 17% in 2017. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $1,931 since 2009.
Sharply against the trend: the pay gap in Vallejo widened by 1.4 points while California's narrowed by 4.3 points.
Employment
| Metric | Vallejo | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 7.3% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 11.7% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 30 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 4,111 people are unemployed in Vallejo, California.
The average commute time in Vallejo is 30 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in California.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Vallejo, California has fallen from 12.8% to 7.3% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 16.2% in 2013 and fell as low as 6.5% in 2023.
Vallejo has stayed well above the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024 and has never dropped below it. It came closest in 2023, at 1.3 points higher. The gap has narrowed from 4.1 points in 2011 to 2.1 points in 2024.
Vallejo, CA Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Vallejo, CA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo, CA | 109,520 | $86,495 #2/2 | 5.2%/yr #1/2 | 7.3% #2/2 | 0.549 #2/2 |
| Hercules, CA | 23,711 | $135,875 | 4.1%/yr | 6.5% | 0.539 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Vallejo, California has an overall wealth index grade of C, making it about on par with California, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Vallejo, California.
How Rich Is Vallejo, California?
Vallejo has a wealth index grade of C. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average. The median household income is $86,495, about 13% lower than the California average of $99,161.
How fast is household income rising in Vallejo, California?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Vallejo, California rose 46%, from $59,427 to $86,495. Over the same years, income here lagged behind California as a whole: +46% against +64%.
What was the median household income in Vallejo in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Vallejo, California was $87,125, up 3% from $84,592 in 2022. The California median that year was $96,718.
What was the median household income in Vallejo in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Vallejo, California was $71,619. By 2024 it had risen 21% to $86,495.
What is the Gini coefficient in Vallejo, California?
The Gini coefficient in Vallejo is 0.549. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is almost the same as the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed about as equally as in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Vallejo, California?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Vallejo, California has widened from about 4% to 6% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 17% in 2017. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $1,931 since 2009.
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