At a Glance
Median Income
$125,040
$62,347 per capita
Home Value
$778,600
Zillow: $783,191
Median Rent
$2,234/mo
33.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
137/100K
1,049/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.5%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
9.6% smoking rate
How Benicia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Benicia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Benicia a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Benicia residents earn a median household income of $125,040 , which is 66% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,347. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,535 business establishments, including 445 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Benicia is $778,600 , 176% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $783,191. Median rent is $2,234/month, with 33.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Benicia reports 137 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,049/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
45.5% of adults in Benicia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% above the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Benicia has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population26,861
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density2,097/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.8%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$125,040
Per Capita$62,347
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$14,592M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,363
Housing
B
Home Value$778,600
Rent$2,234
Ownership71.2%
Zillow$783,191
Housing Units11,341
Rent Burden33.7%
Crime
F
Violent137/100K
Property1,049/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault69/100K
Burglary202/100K
Health
Obesity28.5%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,210/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain21.5 in/yr
Elevation395 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.5%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+14.7%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute31 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Benicia was founded in 1850.
The median home in Benicia was built in 1981.
20.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
13.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 445 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.