Living in Benicia, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Benicia · Census data 2020–2024
Benicia has 26,749 residents with a median age of 44.9. The median household income is $121,204 (22% higher than the California median), the median home value is $810,000, the median rent is $2,280/month.
Benicia at a glance
- Population
- 26,749
- Median age
- 44.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $121,204State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $810,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,280/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 69.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.6%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Benicia a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the California median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 7.6%.
Cons: Home values 10% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Benicia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Benicia the median home value is $810,000, 143% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,280 per month, which is 35.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,076 a month in housing costs.
Benicia median household income
The median household income in Benicia is $121,204 and the income per person is $63,686. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Benicia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,571
- Owner-occupied
- 69.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.5%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.42
Benicia demographics
- Population
- 26,749
- Median age
- 44.9
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 23.7%
- Households
- 11,051
- Foreign-born
- 13.1%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Benicia ›
Education in Benicia
47.6% of adults 25 and older in Benicia have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 15.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Benicia
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 23.1%
- Drive alone
- 66.3%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.2%
Benicia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benicia | 26,749 | $121,204 | $810,000 | $2,280 |
| Port Costa | 296 | $38,929 | $600,000 | — |
| Crockett | 3,372 | $110,899 | $776,100 | $2,287 |
| Mountain View | 2,418 | $94,046 | $590,100 | $2,018 |
| Martinez | 36,903 | $127,355 | $859,800 | $2,353 |
| Vine Hill | 3,540 | $115,313 | $631,900 | $2,460 |
| Rodeo | 8,976 | $91,484 | $663,200 | $2,190 |
| Vallejo | 124,268 | $90,171 | $589,500 | $2,073 |
| Alhambra Valley | 979 | $206,063 | $1,249,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Benicia, CA?
The median household income in Benicia is $121,204, 22% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Benicia?
The median home value in Benicia is $810,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Benicia?
The median gross rent in Benicia is $2,280 per month, about 35.7% of household income.
Is Benicia, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the California median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 7.6%. Minuses: home values 10% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Benicia?
The median age in Benicia is 44.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Benicia?
The average commute to work in Benicia is 29 minutes; 23.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Benicia?
The unemployment rate in Benicia is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Benicia?
47.6% of adults in Benicia have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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