Benson, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Santa Cruz County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
5,331
Population
128/sq mi density
$48,854
Median Income
$30,646 per capita
$145,700
Home Value
$253,665 Zillow
$759
Median Rent
37.2% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$48,854 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,700 home value, $759/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$145,700
48% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$759/mo
35% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
66.6%
2% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,023
Median year built: 1989
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$145,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$253,665
Redfin Median Sale
$267,490
Median Sale Price
$267,490
Median List Price
$278,490
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
66.6%
Owner-Occupied
33.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,053/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,151/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,419/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,889/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,158/mo
Census median rent:
$759/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$267,490
Median Days on Market
68 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
27.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$174
Active Inventory
40
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
37.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
20% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1989
Average age of housing stock: 37 years
Homeownership Rate
66.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $145,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $253,665 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $267,490 |
| Median Sale Price | $267,490 |
| Median List Price | $278,490 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $174 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $759 |
| FMR Studio | $1,053 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,151 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,419 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,889 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,158 |
Market
| Days on Market | 68 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 27.5% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 40 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $174 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 66.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,023 |
| Median Year Built | 1989 |
| Rent Burden | 37.2% |