Zip 62812 (Benton, IL) Housing

The housing in Benton, IL (62812) is considerably more affordable than the US average, with the median value being $86,700 compared to the national median of $338,100. This lower cost also comes with a higher rate of appreciation - Benton saw an increase of 18.28% over the past year, much higher than the 8.27% average seen across the country. This makes Benton a great choice for homebuyers looking for a good deal on their new home and a potential for strong long-term return on their investment.

The median home cost in Benton (zip 62812) is $86,700. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 43.5%. Home Appreciation in Benton (zip 62812) is up 11.3%.

Average Age of Homes

- The median age of Benton (zip 62812) real estate is 50 years old

The Rental Market in Benton (zip 62812)

- Renters make up 24.6% of the Benton (zip 62812) population
- 0.6% of houses and apartments in Benton (zip 62812), are available to rent

DID YOU KNOW

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Median Monthly Rent by Number of Bedrooms

Housing by Year Built

Housing	Benton, Illinois	United States
	5,463.0	139,647,020.0
	54	42
	$86,700	$338,100
	11.3%	16.6%
	35.2%	57.0%
	43.5%	101.1%
	$16.83	$10.98
	$1,447	$2,690
	62.8%	57.4%
	12.6%	11.2%
	24.5%	31.4%
Vacant Housing
	0.6%	1.9%
	0.0%	0.4%
	1.9%	0.7%
	1.1%	0.4%
	0.6%	3.6%
	8.3%	4.1%
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing
	3.8%	2.6%
	11.9%	2.4%
	15.7%	2.8%
	15.6%	3.9%
	9.7%	4.5%
	20.9%	11.3%
	6.4%	13.0%
	12.0%	20.1%
	2.6%	13.6%
	1.1%	8.3%
	0.0%	9.7%
	0.1%	3.9%
	0.0%	2.2%
	0.1%	0.8%
	0.1%	1.1%
Housing Units by Year Structure Built
	0.0%	0.2%
	11.9%	13.6%
	11.9%	13.6%
	8.8%	13.6%
	6.9%	13.2%
	13.0%	14.8%
	8.8%	13.6%
	11.8%	10.0%
	12.6%	4.7%
	17.2%	12.2%

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