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Crime in Benicia summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Benicia. Key points include:
There were 305 total crimes in Benicia in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Benicia is 1,163.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Benicia is 133.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Benicia is 1,030.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Benicia is -45.08% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Benicia Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Benicia / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 305 | 1,163.8 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 35 | 133.6 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 12 | 45.8 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 18 | 68.7 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 270 | 1,030.3 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 53 | 202.2 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 154 | 587.6 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 63 | 240.4 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Benicia summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Benicia. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Benicia is 169 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Benicia is 1.7x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Benicia is $781,133.
The median income in Benicia is $121,204.
Benicia's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Benicia Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Benicia | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 110 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 115 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 295 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 119 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 113 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 121 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Benicia, CA Weather
The average high in Benicia is 72.1° and the average low is 47.9°.
There are 40.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 21.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Benicia |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 72.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 40.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 21.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Benicia Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Benicia
The current population in Benicia is 26,749. The population has decreased 0.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26,749 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 26,861 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 27,040 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 27,191 | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 28,158 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 28,192 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 28,088 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 28,011 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 27,780 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 27,657 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 27,450 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 27,225 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 27,088 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 26,981 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 26,959 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Benicia
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Benicia is:
59.5% White with 15,903 White residents.
4.3% African American with 1,141 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 60 American Indian residents.
10.8% Asian with 2,897 Asian residents.
0.3% Hawaiian with 80 Hawaiian residents.
1.3% Other with 350 Other residents.
8.2% Two Or More with 2,181 Two Or More residents.
15.5% Hispanic with 4,137 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Benicia | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.5% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.3% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 10.8% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 8.2% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 15.5% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Benicia
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Benicia is 52.5% female with 14,036 female residents.
Benicia is 47.5% male with 12,713 male residents.
| Gender | Benicia | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Benicia for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Benicia completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Benicia completed 9-12th grade.
15.0% of adults in Benicia completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Benicia completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Benicia completed associate's degree.
32.0% of adults in Benicia completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Benicia completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Benicia completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Benicia completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Benicia | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Benicia, California
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3.1% of households in Benicia earn Less than $10,000.
2.2% of households in Benicia earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.3% of households in Benicia earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.1% of households in Benicia earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.0% of households in Benicia earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.8% of households in Benicia earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.0% of households in Benicia earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.0% of households in Benicia earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.8% of households in Benicia earn $150,000 to $199,999.
25.8% of households in Benicia earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Benicia | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.1% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.3% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.1% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.0% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.8% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.0% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.0% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.8% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 25.8% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
