Benicia, CA

Benicia, California

Benicia, California, in Solano county, is 6 miles SE of Vallejo, California (center to center) and 18 miles N of Oakland, California. Part of the surrounding Vallejo - Fairfield - Napa metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Benicia is home to some 26,865 residents.

The People and Families of Benicia

In Benicia, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Benicia had a median family income of $77,974. More so than most places, the people in Benicia generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Benicia are poor than in most places in California. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the city.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($8,283) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Benicia. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Benicia can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the city.

Benicia Housing

According to the 2000 census, 71% of the housing in Benicia was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Benicia, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Benicia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 10%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Benicia, CA

Comparing Benicia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Benicia Almanac

Benicia Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Benicia Public Libraries

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Benicia Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Benicia residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Starbucks in Benicia

Benicia High Schools (2004)

BENICIA HIGH
1101 MILITARY WEST
707-747-8325
Serves 1,782 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21

LIBERTY HIGH (CONT.)
350 EAST K ST.
707-747-8323
A Non-traditional School
Serves 78 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

HOME INDEPENDENT STUDY
350 EAST K STREET
707-747-8300
A Non-traditional School
Serves 41 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 31.5

Benicia Colleges

(List of All California Colleges)

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