Benson, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Woodford County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
482
Population
3,013/sq mi density
$74,886
Median Income
$39,257 per capita
$118,200
Home Value
$167,528 Zillow
$975
Median Rent
23.1% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$74,886 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,200 home value, $975/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$118,200
58% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$975/mo
16% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
96.1%
47% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
186
Median year built: 1953
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$118,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$167,528
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
96.1%
Owner-Occupied
3.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$774/mo
1 Bedroom
$854/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,063/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,370/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,561/mo
Census median rent:
$975/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
23.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
25% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1953
Average age of housing stock: 73 years
Homeownership Rate
96.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $118,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $167,528 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $975 |
| FMR Studio | $774 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $854 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,063 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,370 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,561 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 96.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 3.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 96.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 186 |
| Median Year Built | 1953 |
| Rent Burden | 23.1% |