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 2026 the population of Vallejo is 123,558. The population is expected to shrink to 123,441 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.02%.

The median age of Vallejo residents is 41.

The diversity index of Vallejo is 88.6, 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 $118,107 and projected to be $133,766 in 2031. Per capita income is $41,701, projected to be $47,524 in 2031. 5.57% of households – 6,883 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,386,990 and the average disposable income is $87,541.

There are 45,608 housing units in Vallejo; 24,422 are owner-occupied, 18,891 are rented, and 2,295 are vacant. The average home value is $648,700, with 1,120 homes built in 2010 or later, and 5,000 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 2,842 businesses in Vallejo, employing 29,245 workers and pulling from a labor force of 56,722 age 16 and above. 28,403 workers commute into Vallejo from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

28,257 residents both live and work in/around Vallejo. The average travel time is 34.2 minutes. 6.42% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 11.7% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 40,123 drive alone, 6,426 carpool, and 1,883 take public transportation. 1,587 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 6,680 residents work from home.

22,843 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 8,824 have associates degrees, 20,460 have bachelor’s degrees, and 7,373 hold a graduate or professional degree.

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31