The Participating Communities of the Green Empowerment Zone

Vallejo

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Vallejo Provides Waterfront Access and Redevelopment Opportunities

Vallejo is a historic port city with available industrial and logistics sites suitable for green redevelopment. Its waterfront, transit connections, and municipal support enable companies to integrate clean energy operations efficiently.

Business Advantages:

  • Port and waterfront sites are adaptable for industrial and commercial use
  • Redevelopment opportunities with sustainability incentives
  • Skilled workforce and local partnerships supporting clean energy projects

Population Demographics

As of 2025 the population of Vallejo is 123,565. The population is expected to shrink to 122,971 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.10%.

The median age of Vallejo residents is 41.

The diversity index of Vallejo is 88.5, meaning that there is a 89% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Vallejo is $115,465 and projected to be $127,124 in 2030. Per capita income is $40,021, projected to be $44,043 in 2030. 4.87% of households – 6,022 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,273,122 and the average disposable income is $85,872.

There are 45,005 housing units in Vallejo; 24,110 are owner-occupied, 18,589 are rented, and 2,306 are vacant. The average home value is $638,643, with 909 homes built in 2010 or later, and 5,369 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 2,877 businesses in Vallejo, employing 29,156 workers and pulling from a labor force of 57,527 age 16 and above. 29,540 workers commute into Vallejo from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

27,921 residents both live and work in/around Vallejo. The average travel time is 35.7 minutes. 3.43% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 14.11% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 40,532 drive alone, 7,271 carpool, and 2,145 take public transportation. 1,808 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 5,747 residents work from home.

22,963 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 8,645 have associates degrees, 19,180 have bachelor’s degrees, and 7,650 hold a graduate or professional degree.