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Prime Commercial Locations
In addition to downtown, four major shopping centers and strip commercial centers serve local residents. Benicia also has a number of smaller neighborhood shopping areas providing your business prime access to customers.
Good Fits
A recent retail market study identified specialty and convenience goods as the “good bets” for retail expansion in Benicia. Many small spaces (think studios and maker spaces) are available to accommodate such businesses. Opportunities exist in markets such as general merchandise, restaurants and apparel as locals tend to shop out of the area due to limited options.
Did you know…
Benicia household incomes are well above state average.
Strong daytime marketplace boosted by almost 13,000 employees, all within a 10 minute drive.
Retail market area population of over 87,500 persons and 33,300 households.
Retail sales leakage estimated at over $300 million — ample opportunity for Benicia based businesses to serve the market.
Improvements & Distinguishing Features
Benicia's Vacant and Foreclosed Property Ordinance (2008) helps ensure surrounding properties are not a deterrent to the commercial appeal of the neighborhood.
Commercial Properties
Benicia's commercial location and expansion is, with few exceptions, limited to existing developments. The City of Benicia Office of Economic Development is happy to assist you in locating space that fits your requirements.
Office lease rates start around $1.25 per square foot per month range
Retail rates are around $2 per square foot and up depending on age and location of space
Location
Benicia's commercial areas are north of Military East and Military West, primarily in the vicinity of I-780. The major neighborhood shopping centers are marked on the map below. Click on the map's title bar to view a legend or expand to full screen.
Contact Us
City of Benicia Office of Economic Development
Mario Giuliani
(707) 746-4289
edev@ci.benicia.ca.us
Assistance with available listings, business location help, and retail market data.