Living in Benton, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Benton · Census data 2020–2024
Benton has 2,548 residents with a median age of 35.7. The median household income is $58,143 (4% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $201,000, the median rent is $873/month.
Benton at a glance
- Population
- 2,548
- Median age
- 35.7State: 38
- Median household income
- $58,143State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $201,000State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $873/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 63%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Benton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Louisiana median; a poverty rate of 23.9%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Benton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Benton the median home value is $201,000, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $873 per month, which is 31% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,355 a month in housing costs.
Benton median household income
The median household income in Benton is $58,143 and the income per person is $27,305. 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Benton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,045
- Owner-occupied
- 63%
- Renter-occupied
- 37%
- Vacant
- 8.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.68
Benton demographics
- Population
- 2,548
- Median age
- 35.7
- Under 18
- 26.4%
- 65 and older
- 14.1%
- Households
- 952
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Benton ›
Education in Benton
20% of adults 25 and older in Benton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Benton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 1.1%
- Drive alone
- 86.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.7%
Benton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton | 2,548 | $58,143 | $201,000 | $873 |
| Belcher | 204 | $90,000 | $170,800 | $1,109 |
| Blanchard | 3,437 | $75,069 | $208,600 | $842 |
| Red Chute | 6,526 | $86,124 | $219,100 | $2,095 |
| Gilliam | 117 | $93,750 | $142,000 | — |
| Bossier City | 62,901 | $55,819 | $202,100 | $1,107 |
| Lakeview | 781 | $59,333 | $157,100 | $890 |
| Mooringsport | 688 | $21,989 | $76,700 | $675 |
| Eastwood | 4,440 | $80,603 | $258,100 | $1,017 |
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What is the median household income in Benton, LA?
The median household income in Benton is $58,143, 4% lower than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (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 $201,000, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Benton?
The median gross rent in Benton is $873 per month, about 31% of household income.
Is Benton, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Louisiana median; a poverty rate of 23.9%.
What is the median age in Benton?
The median age in Benton is 35.7 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Benton?
The average commute to work in Benton is 21 minutes; 1.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Benton?
The unemployment rate in Benton is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Benton?
20% 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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