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Vallejo, CA
Vallejo is a great option to live in the Bay Area -
5/23/2016Vallejo is considered very affordable compared to San Francisco. It is 30 miles north of SF and 30 miles south of Sacramento. It is next to Napa, CA. It has great weather. You can ride the ferry to SF. It is one of the most diverse areas in the United States: 25 percent each Hispanic / Latino, white, black and Asian/Pacific Islander. I have lived in East Vallejo for 16 years and have had no problem at all. East Vallejo, which is East of I-80 is very beautiful area, rolling hills and you can still see wildlife (deers, coyotes) at night. Downtown or Central Vallejo has beautiful century-old houses. Mare Island Shipyard, which was the oldest naval base in the west was the area's biggest employer. Vallejo was thriving when the Naval base was open, however, when it was closed in the 90s, businesses and local government struggle to provide good employment opportunities in the city. Currently, the biggest employers within the city are the hospitals: Kaiser and Sutter. Nevertheless, Mare Island remains a very beautiful spot to explore. There are hiking trails there called Mare Island Preserve. There are three universities within Vallejo: CSU- Maritime Academy, Touro University and Solano Community College. There is a lot of potential in this city. More and more artists are moving into Vallejo. ( Artists are getting priced out of SF and other cities.) The artists are reviving the downtown. Glen Cove area is also very scenic. So, to answer your question, where should you look if you want to buy a house? Depending on your budget. East Vallejo and the historic houses may be more pricey. Good luck!