All Countries
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
F
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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$176,000
38% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$978/mo
16% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
52.8%
19% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,841
Median year built: 1976
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$176,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$313,372
Median Sale Price
$292,500
Median List Price
$334,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
52.8%
Owner-Occupied
47.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$932/mo
1 Bedroom
$981/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,161/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,499/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,780/mo
Census median rent:
$978/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
102 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
20.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$203
Active Inventory
29
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1976
Average age of housing stock: 50 years
Homeownership Rate
52.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $176,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $313,372 |
| Median Sale Price | $292,500 |
| Median List Price | $334,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $203 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $978 |
| FMR Studio | $932 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $981 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,161 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,499 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,780 |
Market
| Days on Market | 102 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.7% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 29 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $203 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 52.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 47.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 52.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,841 |
| Median Year Built | 1976 |
| Rent Burden | 30.6% |