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Bensley, VA
Virginia · Richmond city · Richmond Metro
Bensley is a small city in Virginia with a population of 5,819. Residents earn $49,695 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,819
Population
2,020/sq mi density
$49,695
Median Income
$25,845 per capita
$199,100
Home Value
$252,360 Zillow
$1,183
Median Rent
34.4% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
579
Violent Crime/100K
3,870 property/100K
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$49,695 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$199,100 home value, $1,183/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
579 violent crimes/100K (52% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
9
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Mines
1
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Historic Markers Near Bensley, VA
9 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Bensley, VA.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Falling Creek Ironworks | Marker is on Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1) 0.4 miles south of Chippenham Parkway (Virginia Route 150), in the median. |
| Fort Harrison | Marker is on New Market Road (Virginia Route 5) 0.1 miles east of Battlefield Park Road, on the right when traveling east. |
| Henrico Parish Church | Marker is at the intersection of New Market Road (Virginia Route 5) and Mill Road, on the right when traveling east on New Market Road. |
| First Successful Colonial Tobacco Crop | Marker is on New Market Road (Route 5) 0.1 miles east of Varina Road, on the right when traveling east. |
| Warwick | Marker is on Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1) 0.4 miles south of Chippenham Parkway (Virginia Route 150), in the median. |
| Ampthill Estate | Marker is at the intersection of Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1) and Cogbill Road, on the right when traveling north on Jefferson Davis Highway. |
| Drewry’s Bluff | Marker is at the intersection of Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1) and Gwynn Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Jefferson Davis Highway. |
| Fort Gilmer | Outer Line of Richmond Defences. Marker is at the intersection of New Market Road (Virginia Route 5) and Battlefield Park Road, on the right when traveling east on New Market Road. |
| Richmond Defences | Outer-Line Crossing Mill Road. Marker is at the intersection of Mill Road and Battlefield Park Road, on the right when traveling east on Mill Road. |