Bensley, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Richmond city County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
5,819 Population 2,020/sq mi density
$49,695 Median Income $25,845 per capita
$199,100 Home Value $260,081 Zillow
$1,183 Median Rent 34.4% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$49,695 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$199,100 home value, $1,183/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Bensley, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,695
34% below
$25,845 per capita
Home Value
$199,100
29% below
Zillow: $260,081
Median Rent
$1,183/mo
2% above
34.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
54% below
76.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
19.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.1%
40% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Bensley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bensley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
66%
Home Value
71%
Rent
102%
Poverty
160%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
197%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bensley a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bensley residents earn a median household income of $49,695 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,845. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,205 business establishments, including 728 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bensley is $199,100 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $260,081. Median rent is $1,183/month, with 34.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Education

15.6% of adults in Bensley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 76.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bensley has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,819
Median Age29.2 yrs
Density2,020/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born26.4%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$49,695
Per Capita$25,845
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty19.9%
County GDP$35,106M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,604

Housing

A
Home Value$199,100
Rent$1,183
Ownership42.8%
Zillow$260,081
Housing Units2,395
Rent Burden34.4%

Health

Obesity45.1%
Diabetes17.4%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death12,130/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain45.5 in/yr
Elevation47 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+76.9%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 16% / D 82%
Commute24 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations182
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Bensley was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.522 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
26.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 728 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.