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Benson, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Benson is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 166. Residents earn $65,865 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
166 Population 474/sq mi density
$65,865 Median Income $31,156 per capita
$83,300 Home Value
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,865 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,300 home value
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,865
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $83,300
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.7%
56% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.1%
83% lower than US avg

How Benson Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population166
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density474/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,865
Per Capita$31,156
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$6,208M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units75
Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,561 ft (476 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute28 min
Broadband67.0%
Libraries14

Is Benson a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Benson receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Benson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Benson is $65,865, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Benson is $83,300, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Benson experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Benson has a population of 166 with a density of 474 people per square mile. The median age is 53.6 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97%), with 3% Hispanic.

Population

166
Total Population
474
People / sq mi
53.6yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 65.1%
Female 34.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Benson vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Benson vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Benson is $65,865, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Benson vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,865
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,156
Avg Weekly Wage$958
IRS Avg AGI$60,334

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.1%
83% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,304
County GDP$6,208M

Business (County)

Restaurants299
Healthcare471
Retail469
Manufacturing107

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.58%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.3 min
Drive Alone76.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Benson is $83,300, 70% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$83,300
70% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.5%
Housing Units75
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Effective Rate5.58%
Benson has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.3 inches
9% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,561 ft (476 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density474/sq mi
Coordinates40.2027°N, 78.9293°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42021
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.7-point margin. 67.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%
D 29.8%

Winner: Republican by 39.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.7%
56% below US avg
High School+92.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density474/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access67.0%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities471
Restaurants299
Retail Stores469

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.3 min
Drive Alone76.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.6%

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