At a Glance
Median Income
$161,568
$62,444 per capita
Home Value
$475,800
Zillow: $460,600
Median Rent
$2,680/mo
35.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.2%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
11.1% smoking rate
How Bensville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bensville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bensville a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bensville residents earn a median household income of $161,568 , which is 115% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,444. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,283 business establishments, including 280 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bensville is $475,800 , 69% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $460,600. Median rent is $2,680/month, with 35.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Education
37.2% of adults in Bensville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bensville has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population14,792
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density875/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born8.6%
Veterans15.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$161,568
Per Capita$62,444
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$8,672M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,162
Housing
A+
Home Value$475,800
Rent$2,680
Ownership94.0%
Zillow$460,600
Housing Units4,657
Rent Burden35.3%
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death8,696/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation197 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.2%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+15.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 69%
Commute43 min
Broadband99.1%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Bensville was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.375 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 280 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.