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Benton, CA
Full City Profile · California · Mono County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
368
Population
13/sq mi density
$65,035
Median Income
$22,960 per capita
$277,500
Home Value
$575,110 Zillow
44°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
699
Violent Crime/100K
3,316 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$65,035 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$277,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
699 violent crimes/100K (84% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$277,500
2% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
81.1%
24% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
172
Median year built: 1991
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$277,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$575,110
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
81.1%
Owner-Occupied
18.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
23.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
24% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1991
Average age of housing stock: 35 years
Homeownership Rate
81.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $277,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $575,110 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 81.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 18.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 81.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 172 |
| Median Year Built | 1991 |
| Rent Burden | 23.6% |