San Benito County, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
66,056 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$108,289 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
39 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$751,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$806 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,737 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara Metro Area
4
California
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara Metro Area
5
California
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 49
Feb 3 0 51
Mar 2 0 54
Apr 1 0 56
May 0 0 61
Jun 0 0 65
Jul 0 0 67
Aug 0 0 67
Sep 0 0 66
Oct 1 0 61
Nov 1 0 54
Dec 3 0 48

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (57%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 35%
Hillary Clinton 58%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 18, CA State Senate District 17, CA Assembly District 29, CA
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Schools

Jefferson Elementary
7 miles, S • 3.2 star
Willow Grove Elementary
14 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Bitterwater-Tully Elementary
17 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Colleges

CET-Soledad
19 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Central Coast College
32 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital
23 miles, NW • 2.3 star
George L Mee Memorial Hospital
28 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Natividad Medical Center
31 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
31 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Monterey Regional Airport
42 miles, W • 1 star
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
89 miles, N • 1 star
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