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Benicia, CA


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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Benicia, CA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men99
Well-Paid Single Women99
Age of the Population98
Racial Diversity64
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population57
Senior Citizens34
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income99
People Above Poverty910
College Educated Adults88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home97
Public Transportation Use88
Walking and Biking to Work63
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Affordability of Rents23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime99
Low Violent Crime78

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