2024 Compare Cities Housing:
Benicia, CA vs Modesto, CA

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- The median age of a home in Benicia is 10.0% younger than the median age of a home in Modesto.
 Benicia, CAModesto, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age404442
 Median Home Cost$761,400$390,300$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months10.9%11.1%16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.42.7%59.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.141.5%187.4%101.1%
 Property Tax Rate$7.2$7.0$11.0
 Homes Owned67.8%54.3%57.4%
 Housing Vacant3.9%3.8%11.2%
 Homes Rented28.3%41.9%31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Benicia, CAModesto, CAUnited States
 Average Rent$3,230$1,960$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,680$1,070$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,900$1,110$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,310$1,410$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,280$1,990$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,840$2,330$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Benicia, CAModesto, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent1.1%1.4%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%0.4%0.4%
 Vacant For Sale0.0%0.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%0.4%0.4%
 Vacant Vacation1.1%0.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.3%1.0%4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Benicia, CAModesto, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,0000.8%1.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.7%1.5%2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,9990.2%0.7%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.7%0.7%3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,9990.1%0.8%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9993.3%2.2%11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,9991.5%4.2%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9991.6%28.9%20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,9996.2%31.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9999.2%16.1%8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,99950.7%9.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99921.1%1.4%3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,9992.9%0.8%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.6%0.2%0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over0.5%0.2%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Benicia, CAModesto, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%0.0%0.2%
 2010 to 20145.6%9.7%13.6%
 2000 to 20095.6%9.7%13.6%
 1990 to 199911.3%12.1%13.6%
 1980 to 198934.5%20.0%13.2%
 1970 to 197925.1%24.5%14.8%
 1960 to 196911.3%12.1%13.6%
 1950 to 19592.8%9.8%10.0%
 1940 to 19496.5%4.7%4.7%
 1939 or Earlier8.1%5.2%12.2%
Reviews for Benicia    5 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Formerly an out of the way set of signs on the freeways noticed on the way out of town, with a reputation for refineries, Benicia has transformed over the years into a  More

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i've lived lots of places and benicia is by far the worst. th kist here (12-20) are jerks, they jump infront of cars, run around the stores like crazy people and are  More

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I'm a Californian who doesn't like cars, traffic or driving. That's why I moved to Benicia, so I could walk to work if I wanted. After work, I really don't need a car  More

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Reviews for Modesto    35 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I was born and raised here (still currently live here) and there are some nice areas and not so nice areas. I really think we need to improve our community and create  More

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Over 3 years ago

It's fine. Lived here for over 10 years. Here's my breakdown. CONS: Crime rate: mostly on the westside, unless you live in better developed areas. Summer weather:  More

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I know this website is probably only for adults, which I am not, but I thought perhaps adults would like to hear a kid's perspective of things, you know, if any adult  More

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