At a Glance
Median Income
$67,045
$31,998 per capita
Home Value
$528,800
Zillow: $466,794
Median Rent
$1,305/mo
48.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
78/100K
2,493/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
7.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
308 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Benjamin residents earn a median household income of $67,045 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,998. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,527 business establishments, including 1,053 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Benjamin is $528,800 , 88% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $466,794. Median rent is $1,305/month, with 48.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Benjamin reports 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,493/100K.
Education
22.6% of adults in Benjamin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Benjamin has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population690
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density81/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,045
Per Capita$31,998
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$47,943M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,205
Housing
C
Home Value$528,800
Rent$1,305
Ownership67.8%
Zillow$466,794
Housing Units221
Rent Burden48.3%
Crime
F
Violent78/100K
Property2,493/100K
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,321/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain20.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,533 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 29%
Commute33 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Benjamin was founded in 1860.
The median home in Benjamin was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,053 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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