All the jurisdictions within the TSS Study Area have experienced an increase in both median gross rent and median housing values , while there was only a small increase in the number of housing units . Table 5.11‐3 shows the change in median monthly rents for communities in the TSS Study Area from 2000 to 2010 . During this timeframe , the median monthly rent increased by an average of 51 percent among the Study Area jurisdictions .
Table 5.11‐3 . TSS Study Area Median Monthly Rents , 2000‐2010
Jurisdiction 2000 2010
Number Change
Percent Change
California $ 747 $ 1,147 $ 400 54 %
Solano County
City of Fairfield
$ 797 $ 1,195 $ 398 50 %
$ 778 $ 1,172 $ 394 51 %
Suisun City $ 870 $ 1,320 $ 450 52 % City of
$ 842 $ 1,256 $ 414 50 %
Vacaville Source : US Census Bureau , Median Gross Rent ( Dollars ) 2000 , 2010
The lowest BAH rate for Travis AFB is $ 1,659 , without dependents . While the rate is above the median monthly rent , it may not cover the cost of an apartment depending on location . Limited apartment availability in the area also reduces the selection of available apartments .
Table 5.11‐4 provides the median housing value trends in the Study Area from 2000 to 2010 . Median housing values have experienced substantial growth throughout the TSS Study Area . From 2000 to 2010 , the median housing value increased by an average of 116 percent within the Study Area jurisdictions .
Table 5.11‐4 .
TSS Study Area Median Housin
Jurisdiction 2000 2010 California $ 211,500 $ 458,500
Solano County
City of Fairfield
$ 178,300 $ 389,800
$ 174,700 $ 392,700
Suisun City $ 160,700 $ 341,400 City of
$ 181,300 $ 377,900
Vacaville Source : US Census Bureau , Median Gross Housing V
Based on a 30‐year loan with a 4.5 % interest ra homeowner will owe a monthly loan payment o up to 30 % of a household ’ s income is an afforda housing , a homeowner must have an annual inc $ 71,120 or more to purchase a home they can
To help better accommodate Travis AFB person established different policies and program in th Housing Element in the City of Fairfield General to support efforts to meet the housing needs o Actions involved in the policy are as follows .
• Identify appropriate locations for afforda that could serve military personnel and th
• Work with Air Force officials to market ho for‐profit developers interested in constr
• Identify and apply for local , state , and fed affordable military housing .
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