What are the schools like in Benicia, CA?

Benicia is served primarily by Benicia Unified. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.6:1.

What is the median household income in Benicia?

The median household income in Benicia, CA is $124,375 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Benicia, CA?

Benicia has an average high temperature of 57.3°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.5 inches.

Benicia, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Benicia, CA affordable or expensive?

Benicia's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Benicia is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $736,500 and the median rent is $2,220 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Benicia, CA?

Benicia has a violent crime rate of 133.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1030.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Benicia, CA a Good Place to Live?

Benicia is a small city of 27,040 in California, with a median household income of $124,375 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Benicia stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Benicia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Benicia city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 109.2

Benicia's overall cost of living index is 109.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Benicia costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Benicia, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$736,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,220	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$124,375	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Benicia's violent crime rate is 133.6 per 100,000 residents — 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

133.6 /100k

Property Crime

1030.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Benicia is served primarily by Benicia Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Benicia, CA	National Avg
School District	Benicia Unified	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	22.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	45.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Benicia sees average highs of 57.3°F in January and 85.4°F in July, with 21.5 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Benicia, CA
Average High — January	57.3°F
Average High — July	85.4°F
Annual Precipitation	21.5"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Benicia, CA	National Avg
Population	27,040	—
Median Age	45.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	66.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.7%	18.9%
Asian	11.9%	6.3%
Under 18	20.3%	22.2%
65 and over	21.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Benicia

Benicia, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

94510

Benicia vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benicia, CA affordable or expensive?

Benicia's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Benicia roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $736,500 and median rent is $2,220/month.

What is the crime rate in Benicia, CA?

Benicia's violent crime rate is 133.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1030.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Benicia?

Public schools in Benicia are operated by Benicia Unified. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.6:1. 45.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Benicia, CA a good place to live?

Benicia, CA has a population of 27,040, a median household income of $124,375, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Benicia?

Benicia averages 57.3°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.5 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Benicia?

Benicia, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 94510.

What is the population of Benicia?

The population of Benicia, California is 27,040 with a median age of 45.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Benicia?

Key numbers for living in Benicia: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $736,500, median household income $124,375, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Benicia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.