As of 2012, Benson's population is 3,311 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 9.60 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Benson is $119,500. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.98 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Benson's cost of living is 6.90% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Benson public schools spend $4,582 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 15.6 students per teacher in Benson. --------------------The unemployment rate in Benson is 8.70 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Benson jobs have Increased by 0.92 percent.
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 |  --------------------Average Commute time is 26 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Benson'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
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