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Benicia, CA—94510

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$761,000
0.4% YoY Growth
Household Income
$125,000
26.6% YoY Growth
Days on Market
74
12.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-0.9%
Median Rent
$2,700
3.7% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,900
10.9% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$2,600
1.6% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$3,500
3.3% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Benicia, CA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Benicia, CA is $761,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.4%. This indicates that home prices in Benicia, CA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.9%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$761,000-0.4%
Single Family $795,000-0.5%
Condos $458,000-0.9%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $323,000
    -2.7%
    2 Bed
    		$516,0000.8%
    3 Bed
    		$727,000-0.7%
    4 Bed
    		$869,000-0.2%
    5 Bed $1,107,5980.1%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    2.5%
    1 Bedroom
    6.5%
    2 Bedrooms
    25.6%
    3 Bedrooms
    33.6%
    4 Bedrooms
    28.5%
    5+ Bedrooms
    3.3%

    Rental Trends — Benicia, CA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Benicia, CA is $2,840, with a year-over-year rent change of -3.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Benicia, CA is studios: $2,110, 1-bedrooms: $2,030, 2-bedrooms: $2,550, 3-bedrooms: $3,440, 4-bedrooms: $4,070. The most common rental property sizes in Benicia, CA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 49.4% and 18.7% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,700$2,840
    Studio Rent $1,750$2,110
    1 Bed Rent $1,900$2,030
    2 Bed Rent $2,600$2,550
    3 Bed Rent $3,500$3,440
    4 Bed Rent $3,900$4,070
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    4.4%
    1 Bedroom
    18.3%
    2 Bedrooms
    49.4%
    3 Bedrooms
    18.7%
    4 Bedrooms
    9.2%

    Property Listings — Benicia, CA

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Benicia, CA is 54. This is a increase of 7.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 22.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$702,000-1.0%
    Listing Count
    		5027.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.3%27.0%
    Days on Market
    		7412.0%
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    Demographics — Benicia, CA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Benicia, CA has a population of 26,900, which has decreased by -4.9% over the past 5 years. Benicia, CA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.7% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 45.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 20.9% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		26,900-4.9%
    % Under 18
    		20.7%1.0%
    % Seniors
    		22.1%14.5%
    % WFH
    		20.9%226.6%
    % w/ College Degree
    		45.6%5.1%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Benicia, CA is a predominantly white area, with 59.6% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 6.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Benicia, CA is hispanic, making up 15.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 13.8% of the population in Benicia, CA, and this percentage has increased by 11.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		59.6%-6.3%
    % Black
    		3.5%-39.7%
    % Hispanic
    		15.2%15.2%
    % Asian
    		12.0%4.3%
    % Foreign Born
    		13.8%11.3%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Benicia, CA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 436 mortgage originations in Benicia, CA, of which 92.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 48.0%, with 10.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Benicia, CA. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		436
    % Conventional Loans
    		92.0%
    % Government Loans
    		8.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		1.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		10.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Benicia, CA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Benicia, CA under the Section 8 program is 11.9%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Benicia, CA, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		451
    Total Units Section 8
    		376
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		11.9%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		86.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$300$1,900$2,200
    2 Bedroom$210$2,600$2,810
    3 Bedroom$250$3,500$3,750
    4 Bedroom$350$3,900$4,250

    Affordability — Benicia, CA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio5.9
    Median Home Price$761,000
    Median Household Income$125,000

    Benicia, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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