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California
Benicia
Population 26,749
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California
Hercules
Population 26,302
Benicia, CA vs Hercules, CA
Side-by-side comparison from the latest government data.
| Metric | Benicia, CA | Hercules, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,749 | 26,302 |
| Median Household Income | $121,204 | $129,397 |
| Median Rent | $2,280/mo | $2,991/mo |
| Median Home Value | $810,000 | $769,400 |
| Cost of Living (US = 100) | 109 | 116 |
| Renters Paying 30%+ of Income | 58.8% | 55.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Violent Crime Rate /100k | 76 | 165 |
| Property Crime Rate /100k | 828 | 459 |
| Median AQI | 33 | 48 |
| Good AQI Days /yr | 353 | 195 |
| Summer Highs | 85°F | 85°F |
| Winter Lows | 43°F | 43°F |
| Snowfall | 0 in/yr | 0 in/yr |
| Avg Commute | 28.7 min | 37.6 min |
| Hospitals | — | — |
| Avg Hospital Rating | — | — |
| Students per Teacher | 22.1 | 23 |
| College Degree Rate | 47.6% | 46% |
| Foreign-Born % | 13.1% | 36.3% |
| Population Growth (2020–2025) | -2.7% | +1.2% |
Green = clearly better (more than 5% apart). Population, growth, weather, hospital count and foreign-born share aren’t scored.