In San Benito, California, the median home price is $771,210, compared with the California median of $860,133; median household income is $114,394; the population is 67,290; schools rate 4.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 324.2 per 100k; and the average commute is 36.6 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
San Benito at a glance
Population
67,290
Median Household Income
$114,394
Typical Home Value
$771,210
School District Rating
4.7
Violent Crime Rate
324.2
Avg Commute Time
36.6
About San Benito
San Benito has a population of 67,290. The median home value is $771,210, 10% below the California median. Median household income is $114,394 (15% above the California median). The most populated towns are Hollister, San Juan Bautista, and San Benito-Bitterwater.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in San Benito
3 towns, by population.
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San Benito at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of San Benito?
- San Benito has a population of 67,290 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in San Benito?
- The median home value in San Benito is $771,210. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in San Benito?
- Median household income in San Benito is $114,394 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is San Benito in?
- San Benito is in California.
- How many towns are in San Benito?
- San Benito contains 3 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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