At a Glance
Median Income
$69,598
$34,251 per capita
Home Value
$240,200
Zillow: $387,540
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
14.4% smoking rate
How Benns Church Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Benns Church's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Benns Church a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Benns Church residents earn a median household income of $69,598 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,251. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 926 business establishments, including 68 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Benns Church is $240,200 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $387,540. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2010.
Education
14.9% of adults in Benns Church hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Benns Church has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,443
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density352/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans14.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$69,598
Per Capita$34,251
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$1,653M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,122
Housing
A+
Home Value$240,200
Rent
Ownership91.2%
Zillow$387,540
Housing Units411
Rent Burden28.1%
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,260/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain45.1 in/yr
Elevation37 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute23 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Benns Church was built in 2010.
The nearest airport is Newport News/Williamsburg International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.