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Benicia, California

Introduction to 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.

Benicia History

Benicia was established on May 19, 1847 by Robert Semple, Thomas O. Larkin, and Comandante General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo. It was founded on the land sold to them by General Vallejo and was named after the General's wife, Francisca Benicia Carillo de Vallejo. Two major developments in the early 1960s - the closing of the Benicia Arsenal in 1960-64 and the completion of the Benicia-Martinez Bridge in 1962 completely changed Benicia. The population of Benicia grew steadily at a rate of about 1,000 people per year between 1970 and 1995 and slowly the city transformed from a poor town to a suburb.

Benicia and nearby Attractions

  • Glass Beach
  • Benicia Historical Museum
  • Blue Rock Springs Golf Course
  • Benicia Fire Museum
  • Benicia Parks
  • Benicia Peddler's Fair

Things To Do In Benicia

There are many interesting things to do in the city. The Farmers' market is held on Thursday evenings during the summer months. There is a large community picnic held on 4th July at Benicia’s City Park every year. Sailing is a popular activity in Benicia and there is an active sailing community in the city. The community organizes several events and competitions. A yacht racing competition, sponsored by the Benicia Yacht Club is held during the summer months every year.

Benicia Transportation

The nearest airport that serves the city is Metropolitan Oakland INTL.

Benicia Higher Education

The city is served by Diablo Valley College.

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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