At a Glance
Median Income
$39,474
$24,771 per capita
Home Value
$90,400
Zillow: $129,775
Median Rent
$681/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
21.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
25.6% smoking rate
How Benwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Benwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Benwood a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Benwood residents earn a median household income of $39,474 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,771. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,794 business establishments, including 140 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Benwood is $90,400 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,775. Median rent is $681/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Education
9.1% of adults in Benwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Benwood has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,173
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density895/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans14.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$39,474
Per Capita$24,771
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty21.2%
County GDP$5,057M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,400
Rent$681
Ownership67.4%
Zillow$129,775
Housing Units706
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking25.6%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death11,927/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain41.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,021 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute20 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Benwood was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.507 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 140 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.