Moving to Travis Air Force Base
Housing, neighborhoods, schools, and 2026 BAH for families PCSing to Fairfield, California.
Also known as: Travis AFB
Travis Air Force Base, in Solano County between the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento, is a major airlift hub known as the "Gateway to the Pacific." Families PCSing here settle in Fairfield, Vacaville, or Suisun City, in a Northern California market that is pricey but more affordable than the Bay Area proper.
Last updated: 2026-07-19
Should you live on base or off base at Travis Air Force Base?
On-base housing serves families given regional prices, with the usual waitlists. Off-base, Fairfield sits closest to the gate with the most inventory, Vacaville offers newer suburbs and strong schools, and Suisun City provides a bit more value. Solano County is cheaper than San Francisco or the core Bay Area, but still runs above the national average.
Where do military families live near Travis Air Force Base?
Families PCSing to Travis Air Force Base most often settle in Fairfield, Vacaville, Suisun City. The table below shows typical rents, home prices, and drive time to the gate for each.
| Area | 3-bed rent | Home prices | To gate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | $2,000-$2,700 | $480k-$640k | 5-15 min | Closest to the gate with the most inventory and amenities. |
| Vacaville | $2,100-$2,800 | $500k-$660k | 15-25 min | Newer suburbs and strong schools northeast of base. |
| Suisun City | $1,900-$2,500 | $450k-$590k | 10-20 min | A bit more value just south of Fairfield. |
Rent and home-price ranges are typical local market estimates as of 2026-07-19, not official listings. See our methodology.
How much is 2026 BAH at Travis Air Force Base?
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) at Travis Air Force Base is set by the CA036 (Vallejo/Travis AFB, CA) military housing area. Rates below are monthly, by pay grade, for 2026.
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-5 | $3,369 | $2,664 |
| E-7 | $3,516 | $3,099 |
| O-3 | $3,537 | $3,444 |
Source: DoD/DTMO 2026 BAH rate table (travel.dod.mil), effective January 1, 2026.
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| School | Level | District | Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanden High School | High | Travis Unified School District | Fairfield |
| Will C. Wood High School | High | Vacaville Unified | Vacaville |
| Scandia Elementary | Elementary | Travis Unified School District | Travis AFB |
Travis Air Force Base PCS FAQ
Is Travis AFB in the expensive Bay Area?
It sits on the edge of it. Travis is in Solano County, between the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento, so prices run above the national average but are noticeably cheaper than San Francisco or the core Bay Area. Fairfield, Vacaville, and Suisun City give families a more affordable foothold in Northern California.
Where do most families live near Travis AFB?
Fairfield, right outside the gate, has the most housing and amenities. Vacaville, to the northeast, offers newer suburbs and strong schools and is popular with families. Suisun City, just south of Fairfield, provides a bit more value. The Travis Unified School District serves many military families directly.
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