Living in Benton, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Benton · Census data 2020–2024
Benton has 4,748 residents with a median age of 43.2. The median household income is $66,827 (5% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $157,000, the median rent is $787/month.
Benton at a glance
- Population
- 4,748
- Median age
- 43.2State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $66,827State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $157,000State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $787/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 78.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Benton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Kentucky median; home values 24% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Benton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Benton the median home value is $157,000, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $787 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,193 a month in housing costs.
Benton median household income
The median household income in Benton is $66,827 and the income per person is $30,643. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Benton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,142
- Owner-occupied
- 78.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.3%
- Vacant
- 9.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.29
Benton demographics
- Population
- 4,748
- Median age
- 43.2
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.9%
- Households
- 1,938
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Benton ›
Education in Benton
20.1% of adults 25 and older in Benton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 8.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Benton
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Drive alone
- 79.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
Benton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton | 4,748 | $66,827 | $157,000 | $787 |
| Hardin | 446 | $30,250 | $96,500 | $517 |
| Dexter | 123 | $54,034 | $120,500 | — |
| Gilbertsville | 433 | $12,391 | $101,800 | $716 |
| Grand Rivers | 436 | $70,000 | $171,400 | $790 |
| Calvert City | 2,526 | $48,906 | $165,700 | $992 |
| Reidland | 5,277 | $99,423 | $228,000 | $1,051 |
| Farmington | 245 | $33,636 | $86,800 | $734 |
| Ledbetter | 1,785 | $59,899 | $120,800 | $1,110 |
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What is the median household income in Benton, KY?
The median household income in Benton is $66,827, 5% higher than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Benton?
The median home value in Benton is $157,000, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Benton?
The median gross rent in Benton is $787 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Benton, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Kentucky median; home values 24% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 11.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Benton?
The median age in Benton is 43.2 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Benton?
The average commute to work in Benton is 27 minutes; 13.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Benton?
The unemployment rate in Benton is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Benton?
20.1% of adults in Benton 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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