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Benicia is a waterside city in Solano County, California, United States. It was the first city in California to be founded by Anglo-Americans, and briefly served as the state capital. The population was 26,865 at the 2000 census. The city lies in the San Francisco Bay Area near San Francisco and Vallejo. Benicia is located on the north side of the Carquinez Strait, directly facing the city of Martinez. The town can be divided into three areas: Southampton , East Benicia , and West Benicia . Most of the town's older homes are on the east and west sides. The far east side has an industrial park, where the town's many local artists have rented out studio space. Also in or near the industrial park are the Valero oil refinery, the 1859 Clock Tower and the 1850s Camel Barns. The Benicia State Recreation Area is on the far west edge of the city. Southampton contains primarily stucco family homes, most of which were built between 1970 and 2000. The main retail area in Benicia is First...more

Among the most common occupations in Benicia are Management, professional, and related occupations, 44%. Sales and office occupations, 25%. and Service occupations, 12%. Approximately 69 percent of workers in Benicia, California work for companies, 19 percent work for the government and 9 percent are self-employed.

The leading industries in Benicia, California are Educational, health and social services, 21%; Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services, 11%; and Manufacturing, 10%. Simply Hired's Benicia job listings indicate that the following industries in Benicia are hiring the most workers:

According to government data, the average salary for jobs in Benicia, California is $49,760, and the median income of households in Benicia was $67,617.

Benicia has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, compared the national average of 5.8%.

According to our Benicia Trends data, the number of Benicia, California jobs has decreased by 13% since March 2008.

Population of Benicia Total population 26,865 Male 48.64% Female 51.36% Median age 38.9     Benicia Housing Owner-occupied homes 70.7% Median cost of a home $274,600 Median mortgage payment $1,367 Renter-occupied homes 29.3% Vacant housing 2.1% Median monthly rent $892     Average Income Median for all male full-time $59,628 Median for all female full-time $39,893     Household Income Less than $10,000 4% $10,000 to $14,999 3% $15,000 to $24,999 8% $25,000 to $34,999 7% $35,000 to $49,999 13% $50,000 to $74,999 20% $75,000 to $99,999 17% $100,000 to $149,999 19% $150,000 to $199,999 4% $200,000 or more 5%

Education Less than 9th grade 3% 9th to 12th grade, no diploma 6% High school graduate 18% Some college, no degree 27% Associate's degree 10% Bachelor's degree 24% Graduate degree 13%     Marital Status Never married 24% Currently married 56% Separated 3% Widowed 5% Divorced 12%     Race White 83% Black or African American 5% Asian 8% Other 4%     Benicia Commute Carpool 11.7% Public transportation 4.2% Average travel time 31 minutes

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