At a Glance
Median Income
$82,019
$39,054 per capita
Home Value
$281,400
Zillow: $544,770
Median Rent
$964/mo
26.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.7%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
10.9% smoking rate
How Benson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Benson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Benson a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Benson residents earn a median household income of $82,019 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,054. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,556 business establishments, including 212 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Benson is $281,400 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $544,770. Median rent is $964/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
31.7% of adults in Benson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Benson has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population1,864
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density62/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans1.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$82,019
Per Capita$39,054
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$9,088M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,005
Housing
A+
Home Value$281,400
Rent$964
Ownership72.3%
Zillow$544,770
Housing Units583
Rent Burden26.0%
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death5,132/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain15.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation4,413 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.7%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+14.7%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 31%
Commute18 min
Broadband99.3%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Benson was built in 1978.
20.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Brigham City Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 212 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.