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Benicia, CA Housing Market & City Data

Explore key insights and real experiences from people who call Benicia home. Use the data below as a starting point to compare and discover what makes this city a great place to live.

5.0
Average City Rating
28,240
Population Estimate
$581,638
Median Home Value
97.3%
Employment Rate
44.6%
Bachelor's Degree+

Benicia City Reviews

Real experiences from people who call Benicia home.

5.0
(2 Reviews)

Chris Cervantes

"“ A Charming Waterfront Community Benicia is a beautiful, historic waterfront town that offers a perfect balance of small-town charm and Bay Area convenience. With its stunning views of the Carquinez Strait, vibrant downtown, and top-rated schools, it's a sought-after place to live for families, professionals, and retirees alike. The city's art scene, boutique shops, and waterfront parks create a welcoming and lively atmosphere, while easy access to I-680 and I-780 makes commuting a breeze. Residents love the friendly community, scenic walking trails, and relaxed coastal vibe that make Benicia truly special. If you're looking for a peaceful, charming place to call home, Benicia might be the perfect fit. Let's find your dream home here!

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Gretchen Hughes Banducci

Benicia is the Marin of East Bay. Waterfront town with great bars, restaurants and bakeries. This small town has so much to offer in fun and charm. Walk the waterfront or first street. We have more parks than any other city in California. Great schools and low crime make this the perfect town to raise a family in.

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Housing & Demographic Overview

Key insights about the community

Data as of September 2026

HOUSING DATA (September 2026)

Median Price per SqFt$423
Median Listing Price$685,000
Median Days on Market51
Active Listings57
New Listings22
Total Listings (Active + Pending)85
Avg Listing Price$778,016
Avg Listing Price Change MoM4%
Avg Listing Price Change YoY-10%

HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW

Family Size2.96
Family Dual Income54.2
Median Household Income$103,413
Median Individual Income$52,891
Home Ownership71.8%
Home Value$581,638
Median Rent$1,858
Rent Burden31.4%
Poverty7.1%

EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS

EDUCATION

  • No Highschool Degree or GED3.2%
  • Highschool Education17.3%
  • Some College34.9%
  • Bachelors Degree29.0%
  • Graduate Degree15.6%
  • Total College or Above44.6%
  • Stem Degree52.2%

GENDER BREAKDOWN

  • Male48.8%
  • Female51.2%

MARITAL STATUS

  • Married56.2%
  • Divorced13.2%
  • Never Married25.3%
  • Widowed5.3%

CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN

CITY DATA

CityBenicia
State IDCA
Population28,240

AGE BREAKDOWN

Age Group% of Population
Under 1822.1%
19–298.9%
30–399.9%
40–4914.1%
Age Group% of Population
50–5916.6%
60–6916.4%
70–797.9%
80+4.3%

WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER

WORKFORCE

Labor Force Participation65.0%
Unemployment Rate2.7%
Disabled11.1%

ETHNICITY

White72.9%
Black3.3%
Asian11.7%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0.2%
Other3.3%
Multiple8.3%

OTHER

Hispanic12.8%
Limited English1.8%
Health Uninsured2.0%
Veteran7.7%

Local Discussions

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  1. Is Benicia, CA a good place to buy a house?

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  3. What should home buyers know about the Benicia, CA housing market?

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  4. Is it better to buy or rent a home in Benicia, CA?

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  5. What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Benicia, CA?

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  8. What are the best neighborhoods in Benicia, CA for first-time home buyers?

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  9. What is it like to live in Benicia, CA?

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Top Real Estate Agents in Benicia, CA

Terrin Kelly

Twin Oaks Real Estate

Benicia, CA

5.0 (52 reviews)

9 Years of Experience

Michael Mau

Michael Mau & Associates Keller Williams Vaca Valley

Benicia, CA

5.0 (30 reviews)

42 Years of Experience

Tyler Potter

Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific

Benicia, CA

5.0 (157 reviews)

23 Years of Experience

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Neighborhoods in Benicia, CA

Get to know neighborhoods in Benicia, ordered by the number of properties in the provider sample.

  • Southampton

    Southampton ↗

    Median asking price
    $839,950
    / sq ft
    $401
    Active listings
    26
    properties in discovery sample
    458
    B

    Nearby schools · estimated

    6.5/10 · 6 schools

  • Benicia

    Downtown Benicia ↗

    Median asking price
    $808,500
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    31
    B

    Nearby schools · estimated

    6/10 · 3 schools

  • Francesca Terrace Park

    Francesca Terrace ↗

    Median asking price
    $674,500
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    22
    B

    Nearby schools · estimated

    6/10 · 3 schools

  • Bridgeview Park

    Bridgeview ↗

    Median asking price
    $830,000
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    16
    B

    Nearby schools · estimated

    6/10 · 4 schools

  • Benicia Marina

    Benicia Marina ↗

    Median asking price
    $774,500
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    15
    B

    Nearby schools · estimated

    6/10 · 3 schools

Data as of . Listing snapshots from Redfin; nearby-school rating estimates.

About these neighborhood estimates

Prices and counts describe active listings returned by the provider, excluding coming-soon and nearby search results. They are asking prices, not sold prices, and may not include every home for sale.

Nearby-school grades are FastExpert estimates from the average available ratings of unique public schools returned for sampled neighborhood properties. A: 8–10; B: 6–under 8; C: 4–under 6; D: 2–under 4; F: 1–under 2. Unrated schools are excluded. Nearby schools may not be assigned to a specific address.

Photos show identified local landmarks. Five neighborhoods are shown, ordered by property count. Median asking price breaks a tie.

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