Benson, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Johnston County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,144
Population
1,386/sq mi density
$65,614
Median Income
$26,918 per capita
$176,000
Home Value
$316,859 Zillow
$978
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
749
Violent Crime/100K
2,818 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$65,614 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,000 home value, $978/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
749 violent crimes/100K (97% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Farmers Markets in Benson (4)
Dunn Farmers Market
Downtown
Erwin Farmers Market
May to October · Sat:9:00 AM - 1:00 PM;
Hwy 421 and intersection Hwy 55 goes into Erwin, 1 mile on the right, around the gazebo across from the Suntrust Bank.
Johnston County Produce Market
1410 S. Brightleaf Blvd., (Hwy 301)
Smithfield Farmers Market
April to August · Fri:9:00 AM - 1:00 PM;Sat:9:00 AM - 1:00 PM;
Organic
350 E. Market Street