The median home value in Benton, PA is $131,200. This is lower than the county median home value of $178,600. The national median home value is $338,100. The average price of homes sold in Benton, PA is $131,200. Approximately 31.29% of Benton homes are owned, compared to 37.71% rented, while 31.01% are vacant. Benton real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you're interested in, contact a Benton real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
Learn More About Benton Real EstateBenton has a population of approximately 519 and experiences a population change rate of -45.65%. The population density is 869.4 / sq mi.
The median household income for Benton is $40,446, with 247 households and an average household size of 2.1.
The cost of living index in Benton is 83.5%.
The median value of a home in Benton is $131,200 with an appreciation rate of 14.3%. 31.3% of housing in the city is owned while 37.7% is rented.
The unemployment rate in Benton is 3.30%, and recent job growth is at 1.17%. Future job growth is projected at 35.07%.
The sales tax rate in Benton is 6.00%, while the income tax rate is 3.07%.
School expenditures in Benton are $21,847, and the school ratio is 12.6:1.
The average high temperature in July is 81.2 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 16.1 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 45.8 inches per year, with 34.9 inches of snow per year.
Metric | City | County |
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High School Graduates | 94.61 | 91.1 |
College Degree - 2 year | 9.28 | 8.77 |
College Degree - 4 year | 14.07 | 24.79 |
Graduate Degree | 4.79 | 6.99 |
Expenditures per Student | $21,847 | $21,847 |
Students per Teacher | 12.60 | 12.60 |
School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
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Appleman Elementary School | KG - 06 | 384 | 13.3 | 17814 |
Carl G Renn Elementary School | PK - 06 | 224 | 14.5 | 17742 |
Millville Area Elementary School | KG - 06 | 344 | 11.1 | 17846 |
Northwest Area Intermediate School | 03 - 06 | 311 | 14.8 | 18655 |
Northwest Area Primary School | KG - 02 | 193 | 12.9 | 18655 |
Ross Elementary School | KG - 06 | 242 | 11.3 | 18656 |
School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
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Benton Area MSHS | 07 - 12 | 311 | 11.4 | 17814 |
Millville Area Junior/Senior High School | 07 - 12 | 309 | 11.4 | 17846 |
Northwest Area Senior High/Middle School | 07 - 12 | 497 | 11.8 | 18655 |