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Benjamin, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Knox County County
Benjamin, TX
At a Glance
How Benjamin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Benjamin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Benjamin a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Benjamin residents earn a median household income of $49,375 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,169. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Benjamin is $61,300 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $90,012. Median rent is $520/month, with 17.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Safety & Crime
Benjamin reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 612/100K.
Education
14.9% of adults in Benjamin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Benjamin has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.