Living in Benson, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Benson · Census data 2020–2024
Benson has 428 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $76,333 (8% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $114,900, the median rent is $950/month.
Benson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Benson at a glance
- Population
- 428
- Median age
- 43.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $76,333State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $114,900State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 96.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Benson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 3.5%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Benson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Benson the median home value is $114,900, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 21.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,362 a month in housing costs.
Benson median household income
The median household income in Benson is $76,333 and the income per person is $41,469. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Benson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 200
- Owner-occupied
- 96.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.8%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.33
Benson demographics
- Population
- 428
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 16.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 184
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 9.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Benson ›
Education in Benson
12.7% of adults 25 and older in Benson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Benson
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 84.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.2%
Benson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benson | 428 | $76,333 | $114,900 | $950 |
| Roanoke | 1,967 | $82,063 | $139,900 | $1,101 |
| Minonk | 1,941 | $69,352 | $120,500 | $999 |
| Secor | 300 | $83,125 | $113,000 | $782 |
| El Paso | 2,917 | $75,625 | $159,400 | $881 |
| Rutland | 195 | $60,625 | $76,400 | $875 |
| Washburn | 945 | $76,667 | $89,100 | $856 |
| Toluca | 1,477 | $69,545 | $113,500 | $860 |
| Dana | 152 | $62,500 | $85,000 | $783 |
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What is the median household income in Benson, IL?
The median household income in Benson is $76,333, 8% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (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 $114,900, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Benson?
The median gross rent in Benson is $950 per month, about 21.7% of household income.
Is Benson, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 3.5%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Benson?
The median age in Benson is 43.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Benson?
The average commute to work in Benson is 24 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Benson?
The unemployment rate in Benson is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Benson?
12.7% 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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