Best Places to Live in Benton township (Monroe Cnty), Indiana

College town - South-central Indiana, 45 miles south of Indianapolis. September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Benton township (Monroe County), while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Pros

-College-town atmosphere
-Attractive setting
-Nearby recreation

Cons

-Low ethnic diversity
-Recent employment declines
-Housing cost

What Bert Has To Say About Bloomington Metro Area

Bloomington is a true college town, with a large and attractive campus to the northeast of downtown; an area of shops, restaurants, and nightlife serving the student community; and a typically Midwestern town square with a courthouse at the center. Indiana University, founded in 1820 and currently serving some 35,000 students, provides a variety of culture and entertainment and is the dominant factor in the local economy and character. Sports, particularly basketball, are a local obsession. The university is also home to one of the top music schools in the nation. Educational attainment here is among the highest in the state, crime is low, the economy is steady and attitudes are progressive.

Best Neighborhoods In Benton township (Monroe Cnty), Indiana: Download the BestPlaces App

QUICK FACTS

Real Estate: For Sale
Country: United States
State: Indiana
County: Monroe County
Metro Area: Bloomington Metro Area
Political Ideology: Leaning liberal

Schools: See Local Schools

City: Benton township (Monroe Cnty)
Zip Codes: 47468
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 928 ft above sea level

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Benton township (Monroe Cnty) is 3.8% (U.S. avg. is 3.9%). Recent job growth is Negative. Benton township (Monroe Cnty) jobs have decreased by 1.7%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Benton township (Monroe Cnty)'s cost of living is 1.4% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Benton township (Monroe Cnty)'s Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Benton township (Monroe County), while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

Monroe county voted Democratic in the last four Presidential elections, after voting Republican in 2000. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Benton township (Monroe Cnty)'s population is 3,540 people. Since 2010, it has had a population growth of 7.2%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 19 minutes. The National Average is 26 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Benton township (Monroe Cnty) is $213,500. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 8.8%. Check out the homes in the area

SCHOOLS

Benton township (Monroe Cnty) public schools spend $11,196 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.5 students per teacher in Benton township (Monroe Cnty). More Education

Best Places to Live in Benton township (Monroe Cnty) Rankings

#29	2005 Best Places to Live
#42	America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
#94	Best Green Cities
#98	America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
#111	America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)

View All

Housing Market in Benton township (Monroe Cnty)

It's a good time to buy in Benton township (Monroe Cnty). Home Appreciation is up 15.0% in the last 12 months. Browse Benton township (Monroe Cnty) Real Estate

The median home price in Benton township (Monroe Cnty) is $213,500. Browse Homes in this Range.

View More Data >

Reviews for Benton township (Monroe Cnty) 0 Reviews

Start Your Review of Benton township (Monroe Cnty)

View More Data >

COMPARE COST OF LIVING

Compare Benton township (Monroe Cnty), Indiana to any other place in the USA.

MAPS OF BENTON TOWNSHIP (MONROE CNTY), INDIANA

Benton_township_(Monroe_Cnty),Indiana Map

ZIP CODES IN BENTON TOWNSHIP (MONROE CNTY), INDIANA

47468

PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION

Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.

Try Now

NEW LISTINGS IN BENTON (MONROE CNTY)

See All Listings

United States / Indiana / Bloomington Metro Area / Monroe County / Benton township (Monroe Cnty) / Zip Codes