Benton, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Lowndes County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
34
Population
113/sq mi density
$80,000
Home Value
$190,733 Zillow
64°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$80,000
72% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
53% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
18
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$80,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$190,733
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
100.0%
Owner-Occupied
0.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$716/mo
1 Bedroom
$772/mo
2 Bedroom
$936/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,206/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,381/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
37.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
22% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $80,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,733 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $716 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $772 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $936 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,206 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,381 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 0.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 100.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 18 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 37.8% |