At a Glance
Median Income
$80,972
$31,761 per capita
Home Value
$123,000
Zillow: $167,297
Median Rent
$975/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
13.2%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15.0% smoking rate
How Bentley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bentley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bentley a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bentley residents earn a median household income of $80,972 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,761. The unemployment rate stands at 13.2% (267% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,427 business establishments, including 1,236 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bentley is $123,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,297. Median rent is $975/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
15.2% of adults in Bentley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bentley has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population489
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density1,630/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born9.2%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$80,972
Per Capita$31,761
Unemployment13.2%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$41,525M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,166
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,000
Rent$975
Ownership87.9%
Zillow$167,297
Housing Units174
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,292/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain34.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,388 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries20
Did You Know?
Bentley was founded in 1888.
The median home in Bentley was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,236 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.