Bensville, MD

Bensville, MD

At a Glance

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)

Is Bensville a Good Place to Live?

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 2.9% (19% below 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.

Safety & Crime

Bensville reports 516 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,615/100K.

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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

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