Median Income
$76,000
1% higher than US avg
Home Value
$220,000
22% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
5.2%
85% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$750
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment
17.0%
372% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
15.2%
23% higher than US avg
How Bentley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,042
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density1,203/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Economy
C+
Median Income$76,000
Per Capita$43,800
Unemployment17.0%
Poverty15.2%
Commute27 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$220,000
Rent$750
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units450
Rent Burden20.9%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,979 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+29.9%
Graduate+1.7%
Is Bentley a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Bentley receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Bentley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Bentley is $76,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 17.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 15.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Bentley is $220,000, 22% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
5.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.9% have completed high school.
Bentley has a population of 1,042 with a density of 1,203 people per square mile. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.7%), with 1.4% Asian.
Population
1,042
Total Population
2021 Census
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.8% |
| 19% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 5.8% |
The median household income in Bentley is $76,000, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 17.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $76,000 |
| 1% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $43,800 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 17.0% |
| 372% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 15.2% |
| 23% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.5% |
The median home value in Bentley is $220,000, 22% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $750 (36% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $220,000 |
| 22% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $750 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 20.9% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 81.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 20.0% |
| Housing Units | 450 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Bentley vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Bentley vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 2,979 ft (908 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,203/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.4654°N, 114.0501°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |