As of 2012, Benton's population is 30,681 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 29.36 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Benton is $107,900. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.57 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Benton's cost of living is 11.60% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Benton public schools spend $4,309 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 12.6 students per teacher in Benton. --------------------The unemployment rate in Benton is 6.00 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Benton jobs have Decreased by 0.09 percent.
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 | --------------------Average Commute time is 24 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Benton's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes • Most Expensive Listing • Million Dollar Houses • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000 • Homes under $250,000 • Median Priced Homes |