Fairfield, CA Neighborhood

Is Travis Air Force Base Southwest a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in Fairfield, CA - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe180

Medium254

Low456

Other890

137 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape30

Child involved102

Assault23

Other10

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical alarm was reported near Nut Tree Road at cross streets Fairview and Alamo. Emergency units were unable to reach anyone inside the apartment.	Nut Tree Rd Apt 51, Vacaville, CA 95687	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of possible threats at a location on West Windway in Suisun City, with additional notes attached to the call.	Westwind Way, Suisun City, CA 94585	Assault Report
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched on a recall to a possible threats report at an apartment on Sunset Avenue in Fairfield. The dispatcher mentioned there were additional notes on the call.	Sunset Ave, Fairfield, CA 94533	Assault Report
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller in Vacaville reported that a woman said an older silver four-door sedan with a loud exhaust had been following her. The car was reportedly driven by a man around 50 years old, and the woman’s current location was unknown.	Star Tulip Ct, Vacaville, CA 95687	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, medical emergencies reported near Gulf Drive at Pathways Care Home and apartment (number withheld) in Ivy Park at Rockville.	Gulf Dr, Fairfield, CA 94533	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers in Fairfield conducted a possible suspect contact at a residence on Manchester Drive after two men were seen exiting a vehicle and going into a garage. Units coordinated a perimeter and then moved in to make contact at the home, where a gray Chrysler van was reported in the driveway.	Manchester Dr, Fairfield, CA 94533	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a weapons complaint near westbound Air Base Parkway and Clay Bank Road in Fairfield. The reporting party stated that someone in a black Jaguar utility vehicle with two male occupants flashed a firearm at them. The reporting party initially followed the vehicle but was advised to stop and later parked near a nearby business while officers searched the area for the suspect vehicle, last reported traveling toward North Texas Street at Air Base Parkway.	Air Base Pkwy & Clay Bank Rd, Fairfield, CA 94533	Weapons
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported weapons/brandishing incident last seen westbound on Air Base Parkway near Claybank in Fairfield. A black Jaguar with two occupants allegedly flashed a firearm at the reporting party, who was following the vehicle but was advised to stop.	Air Base Pkwy & Clay Bank Rd, Fairfield, CA 94533	Weapons
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a reported kitchen heat alarm at a home near Monterey Drive and Fortuna Drive in Suisun City. The alarm reportedly activated twice, and crews met with the occupant and secured the situation without a confirmed active fire.	Monterey Dr, Suisun City, CA 94585	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible at-risk missing person near Lewis Road and Hay Road in Vacaville. The reporting party states that his wife, who may have dementia, left the previous day and has not returned.	Lewis Rd, Vacaville, CA 95687	Missing Person

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Median Home Price

$450,604

Average Rent

$4,389

Vacancy Rate

16.9%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Travis Air Force Base Southwest is a suburban neighborhood in Fairfield, CA, with mostly small to medium townhomes and apartments built mainly between 1970 and 1999.

The area has a 100% renter occupancy rate and a vacancy rate of 16.9%, which is higher than most U.S. neighborhoods.

SuburbanHigh Rental OccupancyMilitary and Government Employment

Quick Facts

Bicycle Commute Rate	13.5%

Housing market and real estate character

Housing here is dominated by attached homes and apartments with full renter occupancy.

Renter Occupied Rate	100.0%
Row Houses / Attached Homes	62.4%
Housing Age (1970-1999)	Majority

What buyers will notice right away

All homes are renter occupied, limiting ownership options.

Vacancy is elevated but less than some nearby neighborhoods.

Families & Lifestyle

The neighborhood has a notable college student population and very low childhood poverty.

Active Military and Government Workforce — High proportions of military and government employees shape the community.

College Enrollment	12.4%
Childhood Poverty Rate	0.0%

Demographics

Military Employment	19.7%
Government Employment	25.5%
Executive, Management, Professional	49.5%
Childhood Poverty Rate	0.0%
Upper-Middle Income	Higher than 68.1% of U.S. neighborhoods
English Speakers	88.5%
Italian Speakers	7.3%
Top Ancestries	German 18.1%, Mexican 11.5%, Asian 7.3%, English 6.8%, Austrian 5.2%

Commute

Commutes are short with a high rate of bicycle commuting and carpooling.

Residents enjoy short commutes with diverse transportation modes including biking and carpooling.

Short Commutes — Most residents commute under 15 minutes.

Active Bicycle Commuting — Bicycle commuting rate is among the highest nationally.

Commute Under 15 Minutes	66.0%
Drive Alone Rate	60.8%
Carpool Rate	20.3%
Bicycle Commute Rate	13.5%