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Benson, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Swift County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
3,449
Population
1,085/sq mi density
$51,124
Median Income
$32,647 per capita
$146,100
Home Value
$179,367 Zillow
$939
Median Rent
31.5% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,124 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,100 home value, $939/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$146,100
48% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$939/mo
19% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
62.9%
4% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,578
Median year built: 1956
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$146,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$179,367
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
62.9%
Owner-Occupied
37.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$809/mo
1 Bedroom
$899/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,125/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,483/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,698/mo
Census median rent:
$939/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
2% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1956
Average age of housing stock: 70 years
Homeownership Rate
62.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $146,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $179,367 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $939 |
| FMR Studio | $809 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $899 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,125 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,483 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,698 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 62.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,578 |
| Median Year Built | 1956 |
| Rent Burden | 31.5% |