Vacaville, CA

Vacaville, California

Introduction to Vacaville, California

Vacaville is a city located in Solano County, California, between Sacramento (33 miles to the northeast) and San Francisco (53 miles to the southwest). It is linked to both cities via Interstate Highway 80. The City was founded in 1852 by William McDaniel and was named after Juan Manuel Vaca, one of its earliest settlers. Incorporated in 1892, Vacaville has transformed itself over the years from a small agricultural community to a robust and progressive city which still retains a small town flavor due to the level of community involvement by its residents.

Rich in fertile farmland, the city was at one time a Pony Express stop and was home to many large farms and produce companies. Modern-day Vacaville is best known for its retail shopping, and also for its numerous community events throughout the year, including the annual Fiesta Days and Fourth of July celebrations, its “Tribute to Seniors”, and free summer concerts at the downtown Creekwalk. Other nearby cities include Napa, Fairfield, Winters, Dixon, and Suisun City.

Arts, Culture, and Entertainment in the Vacaville Area

Vacaville’s central location affords residents and visitors the opportunity to sample nearby beaches, Lake Tahoe, and the Napa wine country. However, Vacaville itself offers a wide range of arts and entertainment options, including the Vacaville Performing Arts Theater, Lagoon Valley Park (fishing, hiking, and sailing), the Creekwalk (located downtown), the Vacaville Art Gallery, the Solano Arts Gallery, the Vacaville Museum, and the Solano Community Symphony.

Attractions in San Francisco and/or Sacramento are less than an hour's drive away. Some of the more popular are:

• San Francisco area attractions:
  • Chinatown
  • Alcatraz
  • Cable Car Museum
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • Fisherman's Wharf
  • San Francisco Zoo
  • Ghirardelli Square
  • Ferry Building Marketplace
• Sacramento attractions:
  • California State Capitol
  • Sacramento Zoo
  • Sacramento Convention Center
  • Crocker Art Museum
  • Old Sacramento
  • Discovery Museum
  • California State Railroad Museum

Sports fans have a choice too, as there are many professional teams located in both the San Francisco Bay and Sacramento areas. Among these are the following:

• Baseball:
  • Major League Baseball (MLB): Oakland Athletics (American League)
  • Major League Baseball (MLB): San Francisco Giants (National League)
  • Minor League Baseball (MiLB): Sacramento River Cats (AAA affiliate of the Oakland Athletics)
  • Minor League Baseball (MiLB): San Jose Giants (Single-A affiliate of the SF Giants)
• Football:
  • National Football League (NFL): San Francisco 49'ers
  • National Football League (NFL): Oakland Raiders
  • Arena Football League (AFL): San Jose SaberCats
• Basketball:
  • Golden State Warriors (NBA)
  • Sacramento Kings (NBA)
  • Sacramento Monarchs (WNBA)
• Hockey:
  • San Jose Sharks (NHL)
• Soccer:
  • San Jose Earthquakes (MLS)
  • Sacramento Knights (World Indoor Soccer League)
• Lacrosse:
  • San Francisco Dragons (MLL)

As an interesting side note, Vacaville was the former home of the Solano Steelheads of the now-defunct Western Baseball League.

Comparative Profile of Vacaville, CA

Comparing Vacaville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Vacaville Almanac

Vacaville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Vacaville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Vacaville residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Vacaville, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Vacaville Hospitals

NORTHBAY VACAVALLEY HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
1000 NUT TREE ROAD
(707) 446-4000
Emergency Service: Yes

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Vacaville High Schools (2004)

WOOD (WILL C.) HIGH
998 MARSHALL ROAD
707-453-6900
Serves 2,110 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.8

VACAVILLE HIGH
100 MONTE VISTA AVE.
707-453-6065
Serves 2,055 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.9

BUCKINGHAM (ELISE P.) CHARTER
126 PEABODY ROAD
707-453-7300
A Non-traditional School
A charter school.
A magnet school.
Serves 301 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

SPECIAL EDUCATION
1707 CALIFORNIA DR.
707-452-0295
A Special Education School
Serves 266 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 5.8

COUNTRY HIGH (CONT.)
343 BROWN ST.
707-453-6215
A Non-traditional School
Serves 180 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18

TRAVIS COMMUNITY DAY
5011 VANDEN RD.
707-437-8265
A Non-traditional School
Serves 15 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 6.3

Vacaville Colleges

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