Benson, NC Housing
As of 2010-2014, median price of a house in Benson is $113,900, which is lower than the state average of $153,600 and is lower than the national average of $175,700. The Benson median house value has grown by 33.06% since 2000. The growth rate for the price of a house in Benson is lower than the state average rate of 41.83% and is lower than the national average rate of 46.91%. The median year that a house in Benson was built is 1966, which is older than the median year for a house built in the state which is 1986 and is older than the median year for a house built in the USA which is 1976.
House Value
Median Value of a Total of 621 Owner Occupied Houses in Benson, NC, #403Benson, NC | 113,900 USD |
North Carolina | 153,600 USD |
U.S. | 175,700 USD |
Benson, NC | 33.06% |
North Carolina | 41.83% |
U.S. | 46.91% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical house value data.
Housing Occupancy
Benson, NC | North Carolina | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 1,622, see rank, 100% | 4,385,668 | 132,741,033 |
Occupied Housing Units | 1,271, 78.36%, see rank | 85.34% | 87.55% |
Owner Occupied | 621, 38.29%, see rank | 56.13% | 56.34% |
Renter Occupied | 650, 40.07%, see rank | 29.20% | 31.21% |
Vacant Housing Units | 351, 21.64%, see rank | 14.66% | 12.45% |
For Rent | 161, 9.93%, see rank | 2.65% | 2.34% |
For Sale Only | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 1.41% | 1.20% |
Rented or Sold, Not Occupied | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.78% | 0.92% |
For Seasonal, Recreational, or Occasional Use | 77, 4.75%, see rank | 4.81% | 3.97% |
For Migrant Workers | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.03% | 0.03% |
Other Vacant | 113, 6.97%, see rank | 4.98% | 4.00% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical housing occupancy data.
Year Structure Built
Median Built Year, #589Benson, NC | North Carolina | U.S. |
1966 | 1986 | 1976 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical year structure built data.
Mortgage Status
Benson, NC | % | North Carolina | U.S. | |
Owner-Occupied Units | 621 | 100% | 2,461,741 | 74,787,460 |
With a Mortgage | 359 | 57.81%, see rank | 66.10% | 65.58% |
Without a Mortgage | 262 | 42.19%, see rank | 33.90% | 34.42% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical mortgage status data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units with a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
Benson, NC | 1,108 USD |
North Carolina | 1,272 USD |
U.S. | 1,522 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
Monthly Owner Costs | Benson, NC | % | North Carolina | U.S. |
$299 or Less | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.29% | 0.20% |
$300 to $499 | 23 | 6.41%, see rank | 2.34% | 1.59% |
$500 to $699 | 23 | 6.41%, see rank | 6.85% | 5.01% |
$700 to $999 | 91 | 25.35%, see rank | 20.33% | 14.32% |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 157 | 43.73%, see rank | 34.42% | 27.90% |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 35 | 9.75%, see rank | 18.69% | 20.35% |
$2,000 to $2,999 | 30 | 8.36%, see rank | 12.57% | 19.52% |
$3,000 or More | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 4.51% | 11.12% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
Benson, NC | 21.40% of the Total Income |
North Carolina | 22.60% of the Total Income |
U.S. | 23.70% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
Benson, NC | % | North Carolina | U.S. | |
10% or Less | 43 | 11.98%, see rank | 6.41% | 5.86% |
10% to 20% | 112 | 31.20%, see rank | 34.98% | 31.95% |
20% to 30% | 135 | 37.60%, see rank | 27.06% | 27.64% |
30% to 40% | 37 | 10.31%, see rank | 12.56% | 13.74% |
40% or More | 32 | 8.91%, see rank | 18.39% | 20.29% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units with a mortgage data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units without a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
Benson, NC | 398 USD |
North Carolina | 373 USD |
U.S. | 457 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
Monthly Owner Costs | Benson, NC | % | North Carolina | U.S. |
$199 or Less | 51 | 19.47%, see rank | 10.23% | 7.76% |
$200 to $299 | 53 | 20.23%, see rank | 21.81% | 14.70% |
$300 to $499 | 65 | 24.81%, see rank | 41.59% | 34.63% |
$500 to $699 | 13 | 4.96%, see rank | 16.79% | 21.16% |
$700 or More | 80 | 30.53%, see rank | 9.58% | 21.75% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
Benson, NC | 11.40% of the Total Income |
North Carolina | 11.90% of the Total Income |
U.S. | 12.30% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
Benson, NC | % | North Carolina | U.S. | |
10% or Less | 106 | 40.46%, see rank | 41.92% | 40.19% |
10% to 20% | 116 | 44.27%, see rank | 31.16% | 31.47% |
20% to 30% | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 12.06% | 12.24% |
30% to 40% | 40 | 15.27%, see rank | 5.28% | 5.64% |
40% or More | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 8.16% | 9.16% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units without a mortgage data.
Units in Structure
Benson, NC | North Carolina | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 1,622, 100% | 4,385,668 | 132,741,033 |
1-unit, Detached | 1,120, 69.05%, see rank | 65.33% | 61.65% |
1-unit, Attached | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 3.82% | 5.82% |
2 Units | 114, 7.03%, see rank | 2.14% | 3.75% |
3 or 4 Units | 195, 12.02%, see rank | 2.74% | 4.43% |
5 to 9 Units | 119, 7.34%, see rank | 4.44% | 4.78% |
10 or More Units | 62, 3.82%, see rank | 7.98% | 13.08% |
Mobile Home, Boat, RV, Van, etc. | 12, 0.74%, see rank | 13.55% | 6.49% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical units in structure data.
Rooms
Benson, NC | North Carolina | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 1,622, 100% | 4,385,668 | 132,741,033 |
1 Room | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 1.18% | 1.95% |
2 Rooms | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 1.51% | 2.48% |
3 Rooms | 137, 8.45%, see rank | 6.93% | 9.13% |
4 Rooms | 352, 21.70%, see rank | 17.44% | 16.60% |
5 Rooms | 522, 32.18%, see rank | 23.63% | 20.41% |
6 Rooms | 267, 16.46%, see rank | 18.81% | 18.06% |
7 Rooms | 85, 5.24%, see rank | 12.36% | 12.27% |
8 Rooms | 126, 7.77%, see rank | 8.08% | 8.48% |
9 Rooms or More | 133, 8.20%, see rank | 10.08% | 10.60% |
Median Rooms | 5.10, see rank | 5.50 | 5.50 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical rooms data.
Bedrooms
Benson, NC | North Carolina | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 1,622, 100% | 4,385,668 | 132,741,033 |
No Bedroom | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 1.26% | 2.17% |
1 Bedroom | 175, 10.79%, see rank | 6.61% | 11.16% |
2 Bedrooms | 497, 30.64%, see rank | 26.47% | 26.69% |
3 Bedrooms | 766, 47.23%, see rank | 47.54% | 39.70% |
4 Bedrooms | 127, 7.83%, see rank | 14.55% | 16.05% |
5 or More Bedrooms | 57, 3.51%, see rank | 3.57% | 4.22% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical bedrooms data.
House Heating Fuel
Benson, NC | North Carolina | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 1,271, 100% | 3,742,514 | 116,211,092 |
Utility Gas | 298, 23.45%, see rank | 24.68% | 48.85% |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 33, 2.60%, see rank | 8.00% | 4.86% |
Electricity | 900, 70.81%, see rank | 60.27% | 36.68% |
Fuel Oil, Kerosene, etc. | 29, 2.28%, see rank | 4.34% | 5.86% |
Coal or Coke | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.01% | 0.12% |
Wood | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 2.17% | 2.12% |
Solar Energy | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.03% | 0.05% |
Other Fuel | 11, 0.87%, see rank | 0.15% | 0.47% |
No Fuel Used | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.35% | 1.00% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical house heating fuel data.
Gross Rent
Monthly Rental | Benson, NC | North Carolina | U.S. |
Occupied Units Paying Rent | 601, 100% | 1,186,631 | 39,201,928 |
$199 or Less | 13, 2.16%, see rank | 1.77% | 1.50% |
$200 to $299 | 99, 16.47%, see rank | 3.01% | 3.18% |
$300 to $499 | 125, 20.80%, see rank | 9.02% | 7.37% |
$500 to $699 | 155, 25.79%, see rank | 23.78% | 16.01% |
$700 to $999 | 92, 15.31%, see rank | 35.90% | 29.17% |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 117, 19.47%, see rank | 21.06% | 26.88% |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 3.82% | 9.79% |
$2,000 or More | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 1.64% | 6.10% |
Median | $549, see rank | $790 | $920 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical gross rent data.
Vehicle Available
Benson, NC | North Carolina | U.S. | |
Occupied Housing Units | 1,271, 100% | 3,742,514 | 116,211,092 |
No Vehicles Available | 142, 11.17%, see rank | 6.54% | 9.12% |
1 Vehicles Available | 496, 39.02%, see rank | 32.77% | 33.80% |
2 Vehicles Available | 460, 36.19%, see rank | 38.61% | 37.48% |
3 or More Vehicles Available | 173, 13.61%, see rank | 22.08% | 19.61% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical vehicle available data.