San Benito County

CA · Pop. 56,828 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

San Benito County is a suburban county in CA with a population of approximately 56,828.

$/Acre: $4,304

Property Tax: 0.73%

Growing Season: 330 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 32.5/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.73%

Local Sales Tax0.2%

Combined Sales Tax7.45%

Cost of Living Index123.2

Median Household Income$91,675

Poverty Rate9.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,304

Median Home Price$441K

Acres for Sale909

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season330 days

Annual Rainfall13.8 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low48°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,881 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)127 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.9

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K392

Property Crime /100K413

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City36 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyModerate