Living in Benson, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Benson · Census data 2020–2024
Benson has 4,282 residents with a median age of 35.6. The median household income is $67,102 (7% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $279,800, the median rent is $1,097/month.
Benson at a glance
- Population
- 4,282
- Median age
- 35.6State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $67,102State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $279,800State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,097/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 54.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Benson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 3% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Benson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Benson the median home value is $279,800, 16% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,097 per month, which is 28.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,386 a month in housing costs.
Benson median household income
The median household income in Benson is $67,102 and the income per person is $33,040. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Benson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,093
- Owner-occupied
- 54.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.4%
- Vacant
- 15.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.36
Benson demographics
- Population
- 4,282
- Median age
- 35.6
- Under 18
- 24%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 1,767
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Benson ›
Education in Benson
29.5% of adults 25 and older in Benson have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Benson
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 19.4%
- Drive alone
- 74.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.5%
Benson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benson | 4,282 | $67,102 | $279,800 | $1,097 |
| Dunn | 8,559 | $46,830 | $193,900 | $788 |
| Coats | 1,664 | $37,009 | $125,200 | $909 |
| Four Oaks | 2,459 | $72,826 | $253,700 | $1,081 |
| Erwin | 4,687 | $50,701 | $161,100 | $1,112 |
| Plain View | 1,741 | $53,636 | $200,900 | $894 |
| Buies Creek | 3,746 | $53,933 | $361,500 | $1,223 |
| Spivey's Corner | 954 | $43,938 | $85,400 | — |
| Bunnlevel | 844 | $74,818 | $189,100 | $959 |
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What is the median household income in Benson, NC?
The median household income in Benson is $67,102, 7% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (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 $279,800, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Benson?
The median gross rent in Benson is $1,097 per month, about 28.7% of household income.
Is Benson, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 3% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
What is the median age in Benson?
The median age in Benson is 35.6 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Benson?
The average commute to work in Benson is 29 minutes; 19.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Benson?
The unemployment rate in Benson is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Benson?
29.5% 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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