How long is the commute from Benicia, CA?
Workers who live in Benicia, CA take an average of 28.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.3% of workers drive alone to work.
1.8% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
23.1% work from home.
3.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.7 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 1.8%
- Work from home
- 23.1%
- Households without a car
- 3.0%
How people in Benicia get to work
| Means of transportation | Benicia | Solano County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.3% (±3.4 points) | 74.3% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.6% (±2.2 points) | 9.2% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.8% (±1.0 points) | 1.5% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.4 points) | 1.3% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±0.9 points) | 1.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.1% (±3.2 points) | 12.2% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Benicia, the average commute is lower than in Solano County (31.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Benicia, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Solano County (1.5%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Solano County, Benicia ranks 5 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 459 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Benicia
| Vehicles available | Benicia | Solano County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% (±1.2 points) | 4.9% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.0% (±3.3 points) | 26.6% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.2% (±3.1 points) | 35.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.8% (±3.2 points) | 32.6% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Benicia, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Solano County (4.9%).
It is also lower than in California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Benicia
| Benicia | Solano County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.1% (±3.2 points) | 12.2% (±0.8 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% (±0.9 points) | 97.2% (±0.3 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.2% (±1.4 points) | 93.8% (±0.5 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Benicia, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Solano County (93.8%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Benicia
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benicia | — | 28.7 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Crockett | 3.8 mi | 39.4 minutes (±6.8) | Higher |
| Mountain View (community) | 4.9 mi | 34.3 minutes (±9.3) | Not measurably different |
| Martinez | 5.6 mi | 28.4 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Vine Hill | 5.8 mi | 30.9 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Rodeo | 5.9 mi | 38.1 minutes (±7.1) | Higher |
| Vallejo | 6.3 mi | 34.2 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Pacheco | 7.5 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Hercules | 8.1 mi | 37.6 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Crockett, CA (39.4 minutes), Rodeo, CA (38.1 minutes), Vallejo, CA (34.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Solano County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rio Vista | 40.3 minutes (±4.6) |
| 2 | Vallejo | 34.2 minutes (±1.3) |
| 3 | Suisun City | 31.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 4 | Fairfield | 30.7 minutes (±1.1) |
| 5 | Benicia | 28.7 minutes (±1.6) |
| 6 (tie) | Vacaville | 28.2 minutes (±1.0) |
| 6 (tie) | Green Valley | 28.2 minutes (±8.9) |
| 8 | Dixon | 26.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 9 | Hartley | 24.2 minutes (±6.0) |
| 10 | Allendale | 22.1 minutes (±5.3) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Benicia
How long is the average commute in Benicia?
Workers who live in Benicia, CA take an average of 28.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Benicia without a car?
3.0% of households in Benicia have no vehicle, and 1.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Benicia?
23.1% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Benicia worked from home, and 97.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benicia city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benicia city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benicia city, California
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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