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Major Communities (2011 Population): Benicia (27,207), Dixon (18,536), Fairfield (106,126), Rio Vista (7,416), Suisun City (28,330), Vacaville (93,088) and Vallejo (116,829)
Demographics
Education
For more information, visit Solano County’s website at www.co.solano.ca.us. Following are the highlights of some of the largest communities in the county.
— Fairfield
Fairfield is centrally located between San Francisco, Sacramento, Oakland and Napa Valley, making it an ideal location for prospective residents who want to experience the Bay Area in its entirety. This incorporated municipality of more than 106,000 residents takes its name from Fairfield, Connecticut, the hometown of Robert H. Waterman who founded the city. The economy of Fairfield is made up of several high-profile employers, including the Jelly Bean Candy Company, a large Anheuser-Busch facility, Clorox and the Travis Air Force Base. The public school system in Fairfield is governed by the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and the Travis Unified School District, and several universities and colleges are located in or near Fairfield, including Chapman University, St. Mary’s College, Solano Community College and a University of Phoenix location.
— Vacaville
Considered by its residents as a “small town at heart,” Vacaville is an appealing location for families because of its affordable housing. Like Fairfield, Vacaville is located near some of the region’s most ideal tourist destinations, including Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley and the gorgeous beaches of the San Francisco Bay. The city itself is home to numerous family-friendly activities, including several community parks and the Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre. Vacaville’s economy is supported by the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, and the Nut Tree Airport is located two miles away. Vacaville’s primary and secondary public schools are operated by the Vacaville Unified School District and the Travis Unified School District.
— Vallejo
Founded in 1844, Vallejo originated as an important shipping and naval center. Just 35 minutes from San Francisco and 15 minutes from the Napa and Sonoma wine countries, Vallejo is considered the gateway to the wine country. West Vallejo is the oldest part of the city and includes the historical neighborhoods the Vallejo Heights, the Vallejo Old City Historic District and Saint Vincent’s Hill Historic District. The city’s newer neighborhoods are situated to the east of I-80. With the development of newer housing projects in the area, East Vallejo is now the most populous part of the city.
Of notable interest here is the Mare Island Navel Shipyard (MINS), which has been undergoing significant redevelopment for commercial and residential use since ceasing operations in 1996. Parts of the popular destination have been named a National Historic Landmark District. Vallejo is also home to the California Maritime Academy.
For fun, Vallejo has Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, an amusement park that mixes roller coasters and rides with an extensive menagerie of wildlife, including dolphins, walruses, penguins, elephants and cougars. Vallejo’s bustling downtown sector also makes it a great tourist destination, which is easily accessible by ferry service throughout the Bay Area. Local media is provided by the Times-Herald newspaper and Vallejo Community Access Television (VCAT), which gives residents the opportunity to produce their own visual content.
Demographics
- Population................................................420,757
- Population Growth (2010–11)..............1.8%
- Persons Per Square Mile......................503
Education
- School Districts: Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield-Suisun, Travis, Vacaville and Vallejo
- Total Public School Enrollment (2011–12): 64,200
- Educational Attainment (adult population)
- High school diploma..........................86.2%
- College degrees..................................24.2%
For more information, visit Solano County’s website at www.co.solano.ca.us. Following are the highlights of some of the largest communities in the county.
— Fairfield
Fairfield is centrally located between San Francisco, Sacramento, Oakland and Napa Valley, making it an ideal location for prospective residents who want to experience the Bay Area in its entirety. This incorporated municipality of more than 106,000 residents takes its name from Fairfield, Connecticut, the hometown of Robert H. Waterman who founded the city. The economy of Fairfield is made up of several high-profile employers, including the Jelly Bean Candy Company, a large Anheuser-Busch facility, Clorox and the Travis Air Force Base. The public school system in Fairfield is governed by the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and the Travis Unified School District, and several universities and colleges are located in or near Fairfield, including Chapman University, St. Mary’s College, Solano Community College and a University of Phoenix location.
— Vacaville
Considered by its residents as a “small town at heart,” Vacaville is an appealing location for families because of its affordable housing. Like Fairfield, Vacaville is located near some of the region’s most ideal tourist destinations, including Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley and the gorgeous beaches of the San Francisco Bay. The city itself is home to numerous family-friendly activities, including several community parks and the Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre. Vacaville’s economy is supported by the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, and the Nut Tree Airport is located two miles away. Vacaville’s primary and secondary public schools are operated by the Vacaville Unified School District and the Travis Unified School District.
— Vallejo
Founded in 1844, Vallejo originated as an important shipping and naval center. Just 35 minutes from San Francisco and 15 minutes from the Napa and Sonoma wine countries, Vallejo is considered the gateway to the wine country. West Vallejo is the oldest part of the city and includes the historical neighborhoods the Vallejo Heights, the Vallejo Old City Historic District and Saint Vincent’s Hill Historic District. The city’s newer neighborhoods are situated to the east of I-80. With the development of newer housing projects in the area, East Vallejo is now the most populous part of the city.
Of notable interest here is the Mare Island Navel Shipyard (MINS), which has been undergoing significant redevelopment for commercial and residential use since ceasing operations in 1996. Parts of the popular destination have been named a National Historic Landmark District. Vallejo is also home to the California Maritime Academy.
For fun, Vallejo has Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, an amusement park that mixes roller coasters and rides with an extensive menagerie of wildlife, including dolphins, walruses, penguins, elephants and cougars. Vallejo’s bustling downtown sector also makes it a great tourist destination, which is easily accessible by ferry service throughout the Bay Area. Local media is provided by the Times-Herald newspaper and Vallejo Community Access Television (VCAT), which gives residents the opportunity to produce their own visual content.
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