Living in Benson, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Benson · Census data 2020–2024
Benson has 5,417 residents with a median age of 50.6. The median household income is $49,346 (38% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $148,900, the median rent is $783/month.
Benson at a glance
- Population
- 5,417
- Median age
- 50.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $49,346State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $148,900State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $783/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 59.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.2%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Benson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Arizona median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 8.7%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Benson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Benson the median home value is $148,900, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $783 per month, which is 34.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,262 a month in housing costs.
Benson median household income
The median household income in Benson is $49,346 and the income per person is $29,633. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Benson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,226
- Owner-occupied
- 59.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.5%
- Vacant
- 25.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.23
Benson demographics
- Population
- 5,417
- Median age
- 50.6
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 31%
- Households
- 2,395
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 16.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Benson ›
Education in Benson
25.2% of adults 25 and older in Benson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Benson
- Unemployment rate
- 8.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 70.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.3%
Benson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benson | 5,417 | $49,346 | $148,900 | $783 |
| St. David | 1,098 | $53,188 | $154,200 | — |
| Mescal | 1,760 | $55,417 | $191,300 | $774 |
| J-Six Ranchettes | 419 | $103,289 | $200,000 | — |
| Whetstone | 2,971 | $51,625 | $213,900 | $1,604 |
| Huachuca City | 1,614 | $50,625 | $126,300 | $665 |
| Tombstone | 1,026 | $34,901 | $182,600 | $668 |
| Elgin | 349 | $90,231 | $356,800 | — |
| Vail | 16,315 | $130,904 | $414,600 | $2,057 |
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What is the median household income in Benson, AZ?
The median household income in Benson is $49,346, 38% lower than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Benson?
The median home value in Benson is $148,900, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Benson?
The median gross rent in Benson is $783 per month, about 34.7% of household income.
Is Benson, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.1%. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Arizona median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 8.7%.
What is the median age in Benson?
The median age in Benson is 50.6 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Benson?
The average commute to work in Benson is 31 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Benson?
The unemployment rate in Benson is 8.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Benson?
25.2% of adults in Benson have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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