At a Glance
Median Income
$49,695
$25,845 per capita
Home Value
$199,100
Zillow: $252,360
Median Rent
$1,183/mo
34.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
579/100K
3,870/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
76.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
19.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.1%
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
299 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bensley 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
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 4.9% (36% 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 $252,360. 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.
Safety & Crime
Bensley reports 579 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,870/100K.
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 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population5,819
Median Age29.2 yrs
Density2,020/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,695
Per Capita$25,845
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty19.9%
County GDP$35,106M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,604
Housing
A
Home Value$199,100
Rent$1,183
Ownership42.8%
Zillow$252,360
Housing Units2,395
Rent Burden34.4%
Crime
F
Violent579/100K
Property3,870/100K
Health
Obesity45.1%
Diabetes17.4%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death12,130/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain50.1 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
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.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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