Metro area index
Home appreciation in the Vallejo, CA metro area
FHFA HPI® data shows the Vallejo, CA metro area's all-transactions index changed -0.7% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +0.9% for California and +3.0% for the U.S. That ranks 381st of 410 metro areas and divisions FHFA tracks.
- 1-year change
- -0.7%
- 5-year change
- +14.3%
- Since Q1 1995
- +285%
- Metro rank (1 year)
- 381st
U.S. +3.0%
U.S. +41.3%
U.S. +292%
of 410
Vallejo, CA vs California and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Vallejo, CA: 385.3
- California: 488.5
- United States: 391.6
Appreciation by time window
| Window | Metro | CA | U.S. | Gap vs CA | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | -0.7% | +0.9% | +3.0% | −1.6 pts | −3.7 pts |
| 3 years | +1.0% | +7.7% | +12.9% | −6.7 pts | −11.8 pts |
| 5 years | +14.3% | +28.1% | +41.3% | −13.8 pts | −26.9 pts |
| 10 years | +64.0% | +76.2% | +93.3% | −12.2 pts | −29.3 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +285% | +388% | +292% | −103.2 pts | −6.3 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in the Vallejo, CA area
Regions with at least 10% of their 2010 population inside the metro, largest overlap first. A 3-digit ZIP region can extend beyond the metro boundary.
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 | Population in metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 945 · Fremont, CA area | CA | +0.8% | +17.0% | +362% | 13% |
| 956 · Vacaville, CA area | CA | -0.2% | +18.6% | +289% | 10% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Vallejo, CA area
Vallejo, CA area's index peaked in Q2 2006, fell 56.5% to its low in Q1 2012, and regained its peak in Q1 2021, about 14.8 years after the top. Today it sits +22.2% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Q2 2006 | Q1 2012 | -56.5% | Q1 2021 (14.8 yrs) | +22.2% |
| CA | Q3 2006 | Q1 2012 | -41.0% | Q2 2019 (12.8 yrs) | +50.9% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, Vallejo, CA area's index has changed +74.0% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | Metro after inflation | CA after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -4.4% | -2.9% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | -8.0% | -1.9% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | -7.8% | +3.3% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +17.9% | +26.7% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +74.0% | +121% | +76.8% |
If you bought in the Vallejo, CA area in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the metro index rate to Q2 2026.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the metro rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +278% | $1,132,954 |
| Q2 2000 | +189% | $868,400 |
| Q2 2005 | +34.9% | $404,777 |
| Q2 2010 | +153% | $758,077 |
| Q2 2015 | +79.4% | $538,101 |
| Q2 2020 | +30.6% | $391,850 |
| Q2 2021 | +14.3% | $343,030 |
| Q2 2023 | +1.0% | $303,052 |
| Q2 2025 | -0.7% | $297,997 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in the Vallejo, CA area?
- FHFA HPI® data for the Vallejo, CA metro area shows changes of -0.7% over one year, +14.3% over five years, and +64.0% over ten years to Q2 2026, and +285% since Q1 1995.
- Is the Vallejo, CA area beating the national average?
- Over the past year the metro's index moved −3.7 pts versus the U.S.; over five years the gap is −26.9 pts.
- What area does this metro index cover?
- FHFA computes metro indexes using the counties in each OMB-defined metropolitan statistical area. The index covers the whole area, so individual neighborhoods and homes can differ from it.