The median home value in Benson, AZ is $214,300. This is lower than the county median home value of $223,000. The national median home value is $338,100. The average price of homes sold in Benson, AZ is $214,300. Approximately 52.06% of Benson homes are owned, compared to 26.41% rented, while 21.53% are vacant. Benson 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 Benson real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
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Benson has a population of approximately 5,252 and experiences a population change rate of 11.48%. The population density is 126.1 / sq mi.
The median household income for Benson is $45,972, with 2,285 households and an average household size of 2.29.
The cost of living index in Benson is 90.9%.
The median value of a home in Benson is $214,300 with an appreciation rate of 18.2%. 52.1% of housing in the city is owned while 26.4% is rented.
The unemployment rate in Benson is 4.00%, and recent job growth is at -0.33%. Future job growth is projected at 22.82%.
The sales tax rate in Benson is 9.60%, while the income tax rate is 4.17%.
School expenditures in Benson are $10,785, and the school ratio is 18.9:1.
The average high temperature in July is 96.6 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 28.3 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 13.3 inches per year, with 2.1 inches of snow per year.
Metric | City | County |
---|---|---|
High School Graduates | 87.6 | 88.68 |
College Degree - 2 year | 8.75 | 11.13 |
College Degree - 4 year | 23.42 | 25.81 |
Graduate Degree | 2.84 | 7.93 |
Expenditures per Student | $10,785 | $10,785 |
Students per Teacher | 18.90 | 18.90 |
School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
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Acacia Elementary School | KG - 05 | 584 | null | 85641 |
AGUA Caliente School | PK - 06 | 493 | 15.2 | 85749 |
Benson Primary School | PK - 04 | 470 | 20 | 85602 |
Collier Elementary School | PK - 05 | 197 | 19.7 | 85749 |
Ford Elementary School | PK - 06 | 368 | 20.4 | 85730 |
Hermosa Montessori Charter School | KG - 08 | 204 | null | 85749 |
Irene Erickson Elementary School | PK - 05 | 538 | 21.5 | 85730 |
La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) | KG - 08 | 834 | null | 85730 |
Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School | PK - 05 | 763 | 19.1 | 85641 |
Pomerene Elementary School | KG - 08 | 85 | 14.2 | 85627 |
Sycamore Elementary School | KG - 05 | 942 | 19.3 | 85641 |
Tanque Verde Elementary School | KG - 06 | 650 | 16.1 | 85749 |
Visions Unlimited Academy | KG - 08 | 48 | null | 85602 |
School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
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Benson Middle School | 05 - 08 | 366 | 19.3 | 85602 |
Corona Foothills Middle School | 06 - 08 | 463 | 20.4 | 85641 |
Emily Gray Junior High School | 07 - 08 | 377 | 18.1 | 85749 |
New West School | KG - 08 | 44 | null | 85602 |
New West School | KG - 08 | 0 | null | 85602 |
Old VAIL Middle School | 06 - 08 | 679 | 19.6 | 85641 |
Pantano Middle School | 06 - 08 | 0 | null | 85641 |
Reynolds Elementary School | PK - 05 | 0 | null | 85730 |
Secrist Middle School | 06 - 08 | 596 | 19.4 | 85730 |
School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|---|
Benson High School | 09 - 12 | 408 | 17.4 | 85602 |
Cienega High School | 09 - 12 | 1947 | 21.9 | 85641 |
Empire High School | 09 - 12 | 776 | 19.7 | 85602 |
Pantano High School | 09 - 12 | 145 | 17.2 | 85641 |
PPEP Tec - Victor Soltero Learning Center | 09 - 12 | 48 | null | 85730 |
Sabino High School | 07 - 12 | 1001 | 22.3 | 85749 |
San Pedro Valley High School | 09 - 12 | 37 | null | 85602 |
Santa Rita High School | 08 - 12 | 663 | 19.1 | 85730 |
Tanque Verde High School | 09 - 12 | 559 | 20.7 | 85749 |
School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
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San Pedro Valley Online Academy | 05 - 12 | 7 | 14 | 85602 |