Population 30,801 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Suisun City
Household size in Suisun City
| Period | Suisun City | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.25 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.29 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.18 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.12 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Suisun City are large by national standards, averaging 3.12 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 3.25 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Suisun City
| Period | Suisun City | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.5 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.3 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.3 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.9 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.4 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Suisun City is 37.9 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 33.5 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Suisun City
| Period | Suisun City | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in Suisun City (16.9%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 2.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Suisun City has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of California cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Suisun City
Renters in Suisun City
| Period | Suisun City | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.5% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.1% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.7% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +11.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Suisun City than nationally: 39.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Even so, renters make up a smaller share here than in California as a whole (44.1%). Among homeowners, 24.2% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 11.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Suisun City
| Period | Suisun City | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Suisun City: just 3.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 6.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 19 have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Suisun City
| Period | Suisun City | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Suisun City is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1986, against 1980 nationally. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the west.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Suisun City
| Period | Suisun City | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,411 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,550 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,762 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,283 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$871 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Suisun City costs $2,283 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $871 a month since 2006–10, up 62%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 30.8% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Suisun City
Bachelor's degrees in Suisun City
| Period | Suisun City | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.1% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.2% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.0% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.7% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Suisun City: 21.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 1.6 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Suisun City
| Period | Suisun City | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.2% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.7% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.4% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Suisun City is close to the national rate: 88.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in California as a whole (84.2%). The share with a diploma has risen 2.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Suisun City
| Period | Suisun City | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Suisun City runs well above the national rate: 7.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Suisun City compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suisun City | 3.12 | 37.9 | 16.9% | 39.7% | 3.2% | 1986 | $2,283 | 21.7% | 88.4% | 7.8% |
| Fairfield | 3.12 | 39.0 | 12.3% | 36.5% | 4.5% | 1985 | $2,456 | 26.8% | 86.5% | 5.5% |
| Travis Afb | 3.24 | 23.9 | 3.7% | 91.3% | 13.3% | 1999 | $3,078 | 36.2% | 96.6% | 9.1% |
| Cordelia | 2.97 | 34.4 | 8.9% | 36.0% | 11.2% | 1994 | $1,681 | 21.4% | 82.2% | 25.1% |
| Vacaville | 2.89 | 40.0 | 10.6% | 31.9% | 6.1% | 1986 | $2,483 | 29.2% | 91.2% | 5.3% |
| Denverton | 3.27 | 33.1 | 7.3% | 45.7% | 16.9% | 2006 | $1,856 | 25.1% | 77.7% | 40.4% |
| Elmira | 2.53 | 46.9 | 7.9% | 22.6% | 3.9% | 1976 | $1,980 | 23.4% | 90.3% | 2.7% |
| Binghamton | 3.16 | 36.4 | 8.4% | 24.9% | 7.7% | 1984 | $1,255 | 26.6% | 87.7% | 13.4% |
| Birds Landing | 3.03 | 30.7 | 2.9% | 44.6% | 3.9% | 1974 | $1,442 | 15.4% | 78.9% | 0.0% |
| American Canyon | 3.64 | 37.7 | 13.4% | 25.7% | 4.4% | 1990 | $2,473 | 33.8% | 85.0% | 5.5% |
| Vallejo | 2.79 | 41.0 | 14.0% | 43.0% | 5.6% | 1972 | $2,289 | 28.1% | 87.4% | 7.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Suisun City. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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