At a Glance
Median Income
$41,445
$19,058 per capita
Home Value
$85,100
Zillow: $162,586
Median Rent
$885/mo
37.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
660/100K
3,878/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
70.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
23.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
312 sunny days/yr
How San Benito Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows San Benito's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is San Benito a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
San Benito residents earn a median household income of $41,445 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,058. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,200 business establishments, including 815 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in San Benito is $85,100 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,586. Median rent is $885/month, with 37.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
San Benito reports 660 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,878/100K. The murder rate is 4.1/100K.
Education
13.2% of adults in San Benito hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
70.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
San Benito has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C).
Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population24,677
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density1,562/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,445
Per Capita$19,058
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty23.9%
County GDP$17,387M
Avg Weekly Wage$857
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,100
Rent$885
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$162,586
Housing Units8,975
Rent Burden37.3%
Crime
F
Violent660/100K
Property3,878/100K
Murder4.1/100K
Assault496/100K
Burglary672/100K
Health
Obesity43.1%
Diabetes19.2%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death9,065/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain28.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation39 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+70.5%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 47%
Commute19 min
Broadband74.7%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in San Benito was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Valley International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
There are 815 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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