Living in Solano County, California

Solano County is a county in California with a population of around 447,643, part of the Vallejo-Fairfield, CA MSA metro area. The main communities are Vallejo, Fairfield, Vacaville.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $2,444/month, significantly above the national average, with a median home price of around $583K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 4.2%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 59°F) and hot summers (highs around 90°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Solano County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 38 and a predominantly working-class population (27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Democratic.