Living in Benson, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Benson · Census data 2020–2024
Benson has 1,776 residents with a median age of 32.6. The median household income is $93,194 (about the same as the Utah median), the median home value is $291,300, the median rent is $953/month.
Benson at a glance
- Population
- 1,776
- Median age
- 32.6State: 32
- Median household income
- $93,194State: $95,166
- Median home value
- $291,300State: $489,400
- Median rent
- $953/moState: $1,496
- Homeowners
- 73.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Benson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Utah median; unemployment of 7.9%.
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 $291,300, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $953 per month, which is 24.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,347 a month in housing costs.
Benson median household income
The median household income in Benson is $93,194 and the income per person is $33,714. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).
Housing in Benson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 573
- Owner-occupied
- 73.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.2%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 3.10
Benson demographics
- Population
- 1,776
- Median age
- 32.6
- Under 18
- 28.7%
- 65 and older
- 12.3%
- Households
- 573
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 1.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Benson ›
Education in Benson
35% of adults 25 and older in Benson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 18.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Benson
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Drive alone
- 69.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.3%
Benson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benson | 1,776 | $93,194 | $291,300 | $953 |
| Mendon | 1,482 | $148,261 | $594,100 | $785 |
| Logan | 54,907 | $60,687 | $383,600 | $1,149 |
| Peter | 491 | $116,719 | $545,500 | — |
| River Heights | 2,282 | $117,708 | $464,400 | $1,092 |
| North Logan | 11,460 | $89,891 | $492,600 | $1,658 |
| Providence | 8,947 | $118,072 | $515,900 | $1,560 |
| Hyde Park | 5,540 | $113,102 | $573,900 | $1,273 |
| Nibley | 7,952 | $108,072 | $461,100 | $1,667 |
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What is the median household income in Benson, UT?
The median household income in Benson is $93,194, about the same as the Utah median of $95,166 (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 $291,300, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
How much is rent in Benson?
The median gross rent in Benson is $953 per month, about 24.9% of household income.
Is Benson, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Utah median; unemployment of 7.9%.
What is the median age in Benson?
The median age in Benson is 32.6 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in Benson?
The average commute to work in Benson is 20 minutes; 13.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Benson?
The unemployment rate in Benson is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Benson?
35% 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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