Mare Island, Vallejo, CA
At a glance
Mare Island is ranked #8 of 23 neighborhoods in Vallejo with an overall score of 2.1/5. Its standout factor is public spaces (4.0/5), at a median home price of $678.03k. It ranks 5th of 23 in Vallejo for schools. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (0.3/5) and safety (2.0/5), with prices running about 24% above the Vallejo median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Mare Island is unlike anywhere else in Vallejo, or really anywhere in the Bay Area. It sits across the strait from the rest of the city on the grounds of the former Mare Island Naval Shipyard, the first naval base on the West Coast, which closed in the 1990s and has been slowly redeveloping ever since. The residential side centers on the historic officers' housing, a remarkable row of preserved naval-era homes, alongside newer construction added during the reuse of the island. Living here means living inside a piece of history with a lot of open space, shoreline, and quiet. It also means accepting the tradeoffs of an island still finding its footing. The redevelopment is uneven, large stretches remain industrial or vacant, and being near good merchants is about as hard as it gets in the city, so daily needs mean crossing back over into Vallejo proper. Mare Island is for people drawn to the history and the space who are willing to drive for almost everything else.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants0.3
Public Spaces4
Curb Appeal2.8
Overall Amenities score: 2.8
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy | Primary | K-8 | |
| Vallejo High | High | 9-12 |
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Mare Island FAQs10 answers
Is Mare Island a good place to live?
Mare Island ranks 8th of 23 neighborhoods in Vallejo with an overall Houseberry score of 2.1 out of 5. Its strongest factor is public spaces (4.0/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (0.3/5) and safety (2.0/5) and a median home price of $678.03k against the Vallejo median of $544.87k.
Is Mare Island safe?
Mare Island, Vallejo scores 2.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 8th of 23 neighborhoods in Vallejo.
What do homes in Mare Island cost?
The median home price in Mare Island, Vallejo is $678.03k, compared with $544.87k for Vallejo as a whole.
Are home prices in Mare Island rising or falling?
The median home price in Mare Island, Vallejo is down about 9.0% over the past 12 months, from $745.02k to $678.03k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Mare Island?
Schools serving Mare Island, Vallejo include Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy and Vallejo High (2.1/5).
What is the weather like in Mare Island?
Mare Island, Vallejo receives 78% of its possible sunshine, the least sunny of Vallejo's 23 neighborhoods. Summer days run 54° to 78°F and winter days 41° to 58°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 21 inches a year.
Is Mare Island walkable to shops and restaurants?
Mare Island, Vallejo scores 0.3 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.8 out of 5, 15th of 23 in Vallejo.
What is Mare Island known for?
Mare Island, Vallejo is associated with Naval History, Shipyard Redevelopment and Shoreline Open Space. Its highest-scoring factor is public spaces (4.0/5).
How does Mare Island compare to other Vallejo neighborhoods?
Mare Island ranks 8th of 23 neighborhoods in Vallejo. It ranks 5th of 23 in Vallejo for schools (2.1/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (0.3/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Vallejo are Sky View and Downtown Vallejo.
What are the downsides of living in Mare Island?
Mare Island, Vallejo scores lowest on nearby merchants (0.3/5) and safety (2.0/5). Its median home price of $678.03k runs about 24% above the Vallejo median of $544.87k.
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