Best Places to Live in Benbow, California

Living in Benbow, CA is a peaceful and serene experience. Nestled in the redwood forest of Humboldt County, the town offers a unique opportunity to be surrounded by nature at its finest. The area is known for its stunning hiking trails, luxurious camping spots and winding rivers perfect for fishing and kayaking. Residents enjoy the slower pace of life that living in Benbow provides with small town charm, including local shops and restaurants. With moderate temperatures year round, it is a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and relax in the quiet beauty of this small town.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Benbow is 6.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Benbow jobs have increased by 0.9%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Benbow's cost of living is 11.7% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Benbow's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Benbow, while December and January are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Humboldt county remained overwhelmingly Democratic, 64.5% to 31.4%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Benbow's population is 199 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 73.3%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 18.2 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Benbow is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 6.8%.

SCHOOLS

Benbow public schools spend $18,160 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 19.9 students per teacher in Benbow. More Education

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Housing Market in Benbow

It's a good time to buy in Benbow. Home Appreciation is up 6.8% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Benbow is .

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