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Benson, AZ vs Catalina, AZ

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- The median age of a home in Benson is 20.6% older than the median age of a home in Catalina.
 Benson, AZCatalina, AZUnited States
 Median Home Age34  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$377,600$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months18.2%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock79.3%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.88.3%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$9.2$11.0
 Homes Owned52.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock11.6%11.2%
 Homes Rented26.4%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Benson, AZCatalina, AZUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,460$1,840
 Studio Apartment$890  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,330$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,180  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,490$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,000  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Benson, AZCatalina, AZUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.4%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.7%3.6%
 Vacant Other8.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Benson, AZCatalina, AZUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.8%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,99915.8%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock6.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9995.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock6.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99918.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock23.4%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99918.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock11.9%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9992.7%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock4.6%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Benson, AZCatalina, AZUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock25.2%13.6%
 2000 to 200914.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock32.4%13.6%
 1980 to 198914.4%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock13.8%14.8%
 1960 to 196924.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock0.1%10.0%
 1940 to 19491.5%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.3%12.2%
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Reviews for Benson    2 Reviews
Julia · Benson, AZ
Culture/recreation
Over 9 years ago

Originally first settlers were Mormon. Very family orientated. Students have nightly curfew at 11pm. Recreational events include 4th of July parade followed by  More

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Julia · Benson, AZ
Beliefs
Over 9 years ago

Benson, Arizona and surrounding communities is mostly of LDS faith. Followed next by Catholic then  More

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Reviews for Catalina    3 Reviews
John · Tucson, AZ
used to be GREAT
Over 13 years ago

The Catlaina area (Saddlebrook / Oro Valley) was wonderful back in the 1970's and 1980's. As is typical with AZ, Developers ruined the community and problems are a  More

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Deb · Tucson, AZ
Nice Place to Leave
Over 18 years ago

Deeply regret moving here 10 yrs ago. Cost of living is high, over-inflated housing/rental market, traffic is horrible, pay is extremely low. Great place to golf  More

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Ron  · Tucson, AZ
Love S. Az. climate
Over 18 years ago

We live on the north side of the Catalina Mtns. close to Tucson but not so close that we have to endure the smog. Congestion is becoming a part of life out here as  More

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