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