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Benson, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Santa Cruz County County
Benson, AZ
At a Glance
How Benson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Benson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Benson a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Benson residents earn a median household income of $48,854 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,646. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,240 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Benson is $145,700 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,102. Median rent is $759/month, with 37.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Benson reports 673 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,121/100K.
Education
24.7% of adults in Benson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Benson has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.