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Overview
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Population:3,192
Pop. Change:9%
State: North Carolina
Metro Area: Raleigh-Cary Metro Area
County: Johnston County
City:Benson
Zip Code:27504
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Benson, North Carolina

As of 2011, Benson's population is 3,192 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 9.17 percent.

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The median home cost in Benson is $112,500. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.60 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Benson's cost of living is 9.90% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Benson public schools spend $4,625 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 15.6 students per teacher in Benson.

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The unemployment rate in Benson is 8.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Benson jobs have Decreased by 0.07 percent.

Average Commute time is 25 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Benson's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • 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