Living in Benson, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Benson · Census data 2020–2024
Benson has 3,441 residents with a median age of 39.7. The median household income is $52,821 (41% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $156,000, the median rent is $982/month.
Benson at a glance
- Population
- 3,441
- Median age
- 39.7State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $52,821State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $156,000State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $982/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 61.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.4%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Benson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 9.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Benson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Benson the median home value is $156,000, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $982 per month, which is 35.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,332 a month in housing costs.
Benson median household income
The median household income in Benson is $52,821 and the income per person is $32,511. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Benson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,674
- Owner-occupied
- 61.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.2%
- Vacant
- 10.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.22
Benson demographics
- Population
- 3,441
- Median age
- 39.7
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 22.5%
- Households
- 1,499
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Benson ›
Education in Benson
31.4% of adults 25 and older in Benson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Benson
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 83.2%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 9.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.7%
Benson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benson | 3,441 | $52,821 | $156,000 | $982 |
| Danvers | 126 | $122,727 | $161,500 | — |
| Murdock | 331 | $73,333 | $103,100 | $798 |
| Hancock | 859 | $70,481 | $98,800 | $792 |
| Kerkhoven | 802 | $72,813 | $166,000 | $745 |
| Sunburg | 106 | $48,750 | $92,500 | — |
| Milan | 564 | $53,594 | $71,400 | $1,096 |
| Starbuck | 1,235 | $72,583 | $168,300 | $1,000 |
| Cyrus | 355 | $57,083 | $105,200 | $679 |
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What is the median household income in Benson, MN?
The median household income in Benson is $52,821, 41% lower than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (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 $156,000, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Benson?
The median gross rent in Benson is $982 per month, about 35.7% of household income.
Is Benson, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 9.8%.
What is the median age in Benson?
The median age in Benson is 39.7 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Benson?
The average commute to work in Benson is 18 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Benson?
The unemployment rate in Benson is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Benson?
31.4% 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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