At a Glance
Median Income
$49,375
$27,169 per capita
Home Value
$61,300
Zillow: $90,012
Median Rent
$520/mo
17.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
18.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Benjamin a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population236
Median Age31.4 yrs
Density225/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$49,375
Per Capita$27,169
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$299M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$61,300
Rent$520
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$90,012
Housing Units139
Rent Burden17.0%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death13,276/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain25.4 in/yr
Elevation1,478 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%
Commute22 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Benjamin was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Frederick Regional (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.