Living in Benton, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Benton · Census data 2020–2024
Benton has 2,770 residents with a median age of 42.8. The median household income is $61,437 (18% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $176,700, the median rent is $1,110/month.
Benton at a glance
- Population
- 2,770
- Median age
- 42.8State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $61,437State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $176,700State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,110/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 84.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.2%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Benton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 10%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Maine median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Benton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Benton the median home value is $176,700, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,110 per month, which is 38.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,104 a month in housing costs.
Benton median household income
The median household income in Benton is $61,437 and the income per person is $31,526. 10% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Benton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,232
- Owner-occupied
- 84.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.8%
- Vacant
- 7.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.44
Benton demographics
- Population
- 2,770
- Median age
- 42.8
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 1,135
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Benton ›
Education in Benton
21.2% of adults 25 and older in Benton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Benton
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 75.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.1%
Benton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton | 2,770 | $61,437 | $176,700 | $1,110 |
| Clinton | 3,385 | $71,458 | $187,000 | $1,177 |
| Winslow | 8,023 | $70,917 | $225,300 | $1,041 |
| Albion | 2,204 | $62,361 | $230,900 | — |
| Waterville | 17,077 | $53,580 | $184,600 | $978 |
| Unity | 1,858 | $62,857 | $206,900 | $873 |
| Fairfield | 6,519 | $64,101 | $164,300 | $1,001 |
| Burnham | 953 | $59,261 | $178,100 | $1,308 |
| Oakland | 6,309 | $77,813 | $236,000 | $939 |
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What is the median household income in Benton, ME?
The median household income in Benton is $61,437, 18% lower than the Maine median of $74,733 (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 $176,700, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Benton?
The median gross rent in Benton is $1,110 per month, about 38.6% of household income.
Is Benton, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 10%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Maine median.
What is the median age in Benton?
The median age in Benton is 42.8 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Benton?
The average commute to work in Benton is 20 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Benton?
The unemployment rate in Benton is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Benton?
21.2% 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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