Benson, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Johnston County County

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

4,144 Population 1,386/sq mi density

$65,614 Median Income $26,918 per capita

$176,000 Home Value $313,372 Zillow

$978 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent

62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr

795 Violent Crime/100K 5,127 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$65,614 median income, 6.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$176,000 home value, $978/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

795 violent crimes/100K (109% 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