Electricity rates in Vacaville, California
Vacaville, CA ranks 61st of 263 California cities for the fewest households under $35,000 (12.0%). Vacaville, California has 102,085 residents in 34,401 households; 28.6% heat with electricity.
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Vacaville on the map
Solano County, with Vacaville marked
Facts about Vacaville
- Residents of Vacaville, CA, ACS 2023
- 102,08573 of 263 California cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Vacaville, CA
- $108,58096 of 263 of those cities
- Households in Vacaville, CA
- 34,4012.97 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Vacaville, CA
- 67.4%23,171 owners and 11,230 renter households
- Housing units in Vacaville, CA
- 36,1731,772 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Vacaville, CA
- 28.6%9,836 of 34,401 homes
- Land area of Vacaville, CA
- 29.9 sq mi3,417.6 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Vacaville, CA
- 1.8%at 503 kWh a month over the $108,580 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Vacaville, CA
- 1NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 1.0 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Vacaville, CA
- 198514,582 of 36,173 homes (40.3%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Vacaville, CA
- $596,700$2,227 gross rent a month, 4.48% of value a year
Electricity price since 2015 around Vacaville
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. charged Vacaville homes 17.57 ¢/kWh in 2015. Vacaville: 31.70 ¢ in 2024, 80% up. Vacaville: against 88% up for the California average.
Vacaville: a 503 kWh month at that price. Vacaville: $88 in 2015, $160 in 2024. Vacaville: $1,914 a year, 1.8% of the $108,580 median income.
Vacaville: 10 yearly prices
| Year | Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Vacaville | Vacaville: Gap to California average | Vacaville: Gap to U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015, Vacaville | 17.57 | +0.58 | +4.92 |
| 2016, Vacaville | 19.46 | +2.07 | +6.91 |
| 2017, Vacaville | 20.22 | +1.91 | +7.33 |
| 2018, Vacaville | 20.37 | +1.53 | +7.50 |
| 2019, Vacaville | 18.64 | -0.51 | +5.63 |
| 2020, Vacaville | 19.70 | -0.75 | +6.55 |
| 2021, Vacaville | 22.47 | -0.35 | +8.81 |
| 2022, Vacaville | 24.66 | -1.18 | +9.62 |
| 2023, Vacaville | 25.96 | -3.55 | +9.96 |
| 2024, Vacaville | 31.70 | -0.27 | +15.22 |
Vacaville, CA: EIA-861 home prices, 2015 to 2024, not a Vacaville, CA price.
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Compare Vacaville with nearby cities
| City near Vacaville, CA | Distance from Vacaville | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacaville, CA (this page) | 0 mi | 102,085 | $108,580 | 1985 | $596,700 | 1 | 11.7% |
| Fairfield, CA | 7.5 mi southwest | 119,985 (+17,900) | $102,321 (-$6,259) | 1986 (+1 yr) | $592,500 (-$4,200) | 0 (-1) | 10.5% (-1.2 pts) |
| Napa, CA | 18.5 mi west | 78,816 (-23,269) | $102,231 (-$6,349) | 1975 (-10 yr) | $824,500 (+$227,800) | 1 (+0) | 12.2% (+0.5 pts) |
| Davis, CA | 18.5 mi northeast | 66,801 (-35,284) | $87,421 (-$21,159) | 1983 (-2 yr) | $829,000 (+$232,300) | 5 (+4) | 22.6% (+10.9 pts) |
| Vallejo, CA | 23.6 mi southwest | 124,637 (+22,552) | $89,496 (-$19,084) | 1975 (-10 yr) | $557,500 (-$39,200) | 0 (-1) | 10.0% (-1.7 pts) |
| Pittsburg, CA | 23.9 mi south | 75,868 (-26,217) | $101,099 (-$7,481) | 1982 (-3 yr) | $583,100 (-$13,600) | 3 (+2) | 7.9% (-3.8 pts) |
Who supplies Vacaville
Solano County lists 1 utility for Vacaville, CA (102,085 residents): homes pay 31.70 cents per kWh, about $160 a month at 503 kWh, 1.8% of the $108,580 Vacaville median income. Solano County page.
Who lives in Vacaville: income, cars, homes
In Vacaville, CA, 4,145 of 34,401 households earn under $35,000, 6,474 $35,000-$75,000, 12,509 $75,000-$150,000 and 11,273 $150,000 or more. Vacaville, CA homes: 25,468 have 3+ bedrooms, 3,646 none or one, median 5.8 rooms. 7,159 residents of Vacaville, CA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 38.1. In Vacaville, CA, 1,381 households own no vehicle and 24,314 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. In Vacaville, CA, 6,172 of 10,798 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 11,297 households moved in since 2018 and 6,927 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. Of 45,665 workers in Vacaville, CA, 5,339 work from home, 35,764 drive alone, 261 ride transit and 551 walk.
Household income in Vacaville, CA
| Vacaville, CA | Value | Rank in California (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Vacaville, CA, households under $35,000 | 12.0% | 203 of 263 |
| Vacaville, CA, households $150,000 or more | 32.8% | 103 of 263 |
| Vacaville, CA, residents below poverty | 7.5% | 191 of 263 |
| Vacaville, CA, median age | 38.1 | 117 of 263 |
| Vacaville, CA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 70.4% | 70 of 263 |
| Vacaville, CA, households without a vehicle | 4.0% | 186 of 263 |
| Vacaville, CA, households with 2+ vehicles | 70.7% | 88 of 263 |
| Vacaville, CA, workers at home | 11.7% | 153 of 263 |
| Vacaville, CA, cost-burdened renters | 57.2% | 112 of 263 |
| Vacaville, CA, moved in since 2018 | 32.8% | 81 of 263 |
| Vacaville, CA, moved in before 2000 | 20.1% | 117 of 263 |
Housing and heating in Vacaville
Vacaville, CA: 14,582 of 36,173 homes were built before 1980 and 7,389 in 2000 or later. Vacaville, CA has 26,197 detached houses, 5,329 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 1,073 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Vacaville, CA
% of homes by decade built, Vacaville, CA
- 1pre-40
- 140s
- 550s
- 960s
- 2470s
- 2180s
- 1890s
- 1100s
- 810s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Vacaville, CA
| Vacaville, CA | Value | County | Gap | Rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacaville, CA, median year built | 1985 | 1982 | +3 years | 69 of 263 |
| Vacaville, CA, built before 1980 | 40.3% | 45.4% | -5.1 points | 192 of 263 |
| Vacaville, CA, built 2000 or later | 20.4% | 18.8% | +1.6 points | 87 of 263 |
| Vacaville, CA, detached houses | 72.4% | 71.1% | +1.3 points | 61 of 263 |
| Vacaville, CA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 14.7% | 14.1% | +0.6 points | 170 of 263 |
| Vacaville, CA, mobile homes | 3.0% | 2.8% | +0.1 points | 115 of 263 |
| Vacaville, CA, renter households | 32.6% | 36.8% | -4.1 points | 199 of 263 |
| Vacaville, CA, median home value | $596,700 | $589,600 | +$7,100 | 173 of 263 |
| Vacaville, CA, median gross rent a month | $2,227 | $2,088 | +$139 | 91 of 263 |
| Vacaville, CA, people per household | 2.79 | 2.83 | -0.04 | 172 of 263 |
Cost of living with electricity in Vacaville
Vacaville, CA: 34,401 households at $1,643 a year per home for electricity (Solano County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $56.5 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,333 a year per household.
| Group in Vacaville, CA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Vacaville, CA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacaville, CA, all households | 34,401 | $1,643 | $56.5 million | 1.51% |
| Vacaville, CA, homeowners | 23,171 | $1,836 | $42.5 million | 1.69% |
| Vacaville, CA, renters | 11,230 | $1,315 | $14.8 million | 1.21% |
Outage risk around Vacaville
Vacaville, CA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the center, 2015 to 2025: 0 wind and 1 tornado, 1.0 per 100,000 residents of 102,085.
Reports within 15 miles of Vacaville, CA
wind and tornado reports, Vacaville, CA
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| Vacaville, CA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
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| Vacaville, CA, 2016 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Climate and electric heating around Vacaville
Vacaville is in Solano County, CA. Vacaville: degree days are county values.
Vacaville: 2,433 heating degree days a year. Vacaville: 1,090 cooling degree days a year.
| Vacaville | County value |
|---|---|
| Vacaville, heating degree days, 1991-2020 normal | 2,433 |
| Vacaville, heating degree days, 2016-2025 mean | 2,296 |
| Vacaville, cooling degree days, 1991-2020 normal | 1,090 |
| Vacaville, cooling degree days, 2016-2025 mean | 1,229 |
| Vacaville, homes heated with electricity, ACS 2019-2023 | 30.8% |
Vacaville: NOAA nClimDiv 7 Oct 2026; ACS B25040.
Analyst note on Vacaville
Vacaville, CA counts 102,085 residents in 34,401 households, on 29.9 square miles. Household income in Vacaville, CA is $108,580; 23,171 of its 34,401 households own. 9,836 of the 34,401 occupied homes in Vacaville, CA heat with electricity.
Vacaville, CA has 36,173 housing units, 1,772 of them vacant or seasonal. Vacaville, CA ranks 65th of 263 California cities for the lowest share of renters (33%). Vacaville, CA ranks 69th of 263 California cities for the newest homes (median year built 1985).
Vacaville, CA ranks 78th of 263 California cities for the fewest households without a vehicle (4.0%).
ZIP codes in Vacaville
| ZIP area touching Vacaville, CA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Vacaville | Share of Vacaville's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 95687 (Vacaville, CA) | 35.3% | 52.6% |
| 95688 (Vacaville, CA) | 14.0% | 43.1% |
| 94533 (Vacaville, CA) | 5.7% | 4.3% |
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Questions on Vacaville
Vacaville: what is the electricity rate?
Vacaville, CA has no price of its own; its 102,085 residents are served by one of 1 utility, and a 503 kWh month costs $160. In Vacaville, CA, community choice aggregators may change the generation charge.
Vacaville: how does it rank among California cities?
Vacaville, CA: rank 73 of 263 by its 102,085 residents, rank 96 of 263 by $108,580 median income.
Vacaville: how many homes heat with electricity?
Vacaville, CA: 9,836 of 34,401 occupied homes, 28.6%; Solano County 30.8%.
Vacaville: how much income goes to electricity?
At 503 kWh a month, 1.8% of the $108,580 median income in Vacaville, CA.
Vacaville: damaging storms reported nearby?
1 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the center of Vacaville, CA, 2015 to 2025, 1.0 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Vacaville?
Vacaville, CA: median home built 1985; 14,582 of 36,173 homes (40.3%) predate 1980, 26,197 are detached and 5,329 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many households in Vacaville, CA earn under $35,000?
4,145 of 34,401, against 11,273 at $150,000 or more.
How big are the homes in Vacaville, CA?
25,468 of 36,173 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 5.8 rooms.
How many residents of Vacaville, CA live below the poverty line?
7,159 residents.