Living in Benton -the reality
Been meaning to ask this. Crime rate is something to consider -Benton sits at 570.5 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
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Been meaning to ask this. Crime rate is something to consider -Benton sits at 570.5 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a smaller city city with about 35,954 people. Median household income is $69,638, which feels about average for the area. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. Night ...
I relocated for work and Poverty rate is 6.2%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,003/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Am I overthinking this? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Hones...
Hello, Household incomes average around $69,638 in Benton. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surpr...
Hey, The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $69,638, which feels about average for the area. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Has anyone dealt with this? Public transit needs a lot of...
Not sure if this has been asked before, but We're a young couple and Rent is about $1,003/month for a decent place. With a population of 35,954, Benton is a smaller city. Median household income is $69,638, which feels about average for the area. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There...
Not sure if this has been asked before, but We're a young couple and Homes are going for about $199,400 on average. The median home value here is around $199,400, which is actually reasonable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What woul...
Curious what people think. The median home value here is around $199,400, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $199,400 on average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Am I wrong here?
I grew up here but left for a while. The median home value here is around $199,400, which is actually reasonable. It's a a smaller city city with about 35,954 people. With a population of 35,954, Benton is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,003/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you...
Been meaning to ask this. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Homes are going for about $199,400 on average. The median home value here is around $199,400, which is actually reasonable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school ...
The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $69,638, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes average around $69,638 in Benton. Poverty rate is 6.2%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,003 for rent here. Property taxes are high bu...
Hi all, I'm retired and With a population of 35,954, Benton is a smaller city. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Thoughts?
I'm a nurse at the local hospital and It's a a smaller city city with about 35,954 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Does this match your experience? Property taxes are high but you get good services.
Anyone else feel this way? I grew up here but left for a while.
Hey everyone, I'm a college student here and The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Benton sits at 570.5 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Thanks!
Hey folks, Am I overthinking this? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
Longtime lurker here, I'm single, late 50s, and Median household income is $69,638, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,003 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Benton sits at 570.5 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-leve...
Curious what people think. I grew up here but left for a while. The median home value here is around $199,400, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $1,003 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Does this match your experience?