San Benito County, California
San Benito County is located at the southern end of the Santa Clara Valley. From the Gabilan Mountains in the west to the Diablo range in the east, San Benito County displays a wide range of California geography. The rugged Diablo peaks beautifully complement the area's native oak and grassland ranges.
Hollister, the county seat, is approximately 95 miles south of San Francisco,
45 miles inland from Monterey, and 300 miles north of Los Angeles.The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population of San Benito County to be around 54,660 in 2007.
San Benito County has a pleasant moderate climate. With an average of 333 days of sunshine, with temperatures averaging in the high 60's, the overal weather makes it pleasant for agriculture and recreation.
San Benito County Real Estate
Real estate in San Benito County is considered the best value within commuting distance of Silicon Valley.
The estimated median house or condo value in 2007 was $390,000, with home prices ranging from $295,000 to over $1 million.
San Benito County Schools
The San Benito County Schools are recognized throughout California for the development and use of outstanding computer assisted learning programs and software.
Find out more about schools in San Benito County here.
Points of interest in San Benito County, California:
-Pinnacles National Monument - a protected mountainous area located east of central California's Salinas Valley
San Benito County Facts:
- Land area: 1,389 square miles (2 square miles of water)
- Population in July 2007:
- Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $390,000
- Estimated median household income in 2007: $57,469
- Median resident age: 32.7 years
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