2026 Top Cities by Overall Score in Solano County
2026 Top Cities by Overall Score in:
Houseberry’s list of the best neighborhoods overall in Solano, where we've considered data on schools, safety
Benicia ranks first of 2 ranked cities in Solano County on overall score, at 4.1 out of 5. Vallejo is next at 2.2 out of 5. 1 city in Solano County scores 4 out of 5 or higher overall.
School : 3.9/5
Safety : 4.7/5
Amenities : 1.5/5
Price : $849,828
Appreciation : 0.50 %
Value: $17 Overvalued
Keywords: Historic waterfront downtown, Carquinez Strait views, Small-town East Bay
Benicia sits along the Carquinez Strait and has one of the most charming waterfront settings in the East Bay. Unlike many suburban cities in the region, Benicia ... See Full Page
School : 3.9/5
Safety : 4.7/5
Amenities : 1.5/5
Price : $849,828
Appreciation : 0.50 %
Value: $17 Overvalued
Keywords: Historic waterfront downtown, Carquinez Strait views, Small-town East Bay
Benicia sits along the Carquinez Strait and has one of the most charming waterfront settings in the East Bay. Unlike many suburban cities in the region, Benicia still feels like a traditional small town. The streets near the waterfront slope gently toward the strait, and many homes and parks capture ... See Full Page
School : 2.2/5
Safety : 2.2/5
Amenities : 2.9/5
Price : $529,140
Appreciation : 3.71 %
Value: $21 Overvalued
Keywords: Historic naval waterfront, San Francisco ferry access, Mare Island redevelopment
Vallejo sits along the northern edge of the San Pablo Bay and has one of the most prominent waterfront settings in the North Bay. The city has a long maritime a ... See Full Page
School : 2.2/5
Safety : 2.2/5
Amenities : 2.9/5
Price : $529,140
Appreciation : 3.71 %
Value: $21 Overvalued
Keywords: Historic naval waterfront, San Francisco ferry access, Mare Island redevelopment
Vallejo sits along the northern edge of the San Pablo Bay and has one of the most prominent waterfront settings in the North Bay. The city has a long maritime and naval history, and that legacy still shapes its identity today. The former Mare Island Naval Shipyard, which once served as one of the la ... See Full Page
Scores updated October 2026
Solano County cities: your questions, answered
What are the best cities to live in Solano County?
By Houseberry's overall score, the top-ranked cities in Solano County are Benicia (4.1 out of 5) and Vallejo (2.2 out of 5), out of 2 ranked.
How many cities in Solano County score 4 out of 5 or higher overall?
Of the 2 cities in Solano County with an overall score, 1 scores 4 out of 5 or higher overall. The highest is Benicia (4.1 out of 5).
Which city in Solano County has the highest school score?
Benicia has the highest school score of the ranked cities in Solano County, at 3.9 out of 5.
Which city in Solano County has the highest safety score?
Benicia has the highest safety score of the ranked cities in Solano County, at 4.7 out of 5.
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