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Benson, IL Real Estate


According to census data in the year 2000 there were 186 housing units in Benson. This represents a 3.9% growth from 179 in 1990.

Of those housing units, none were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 186 were located in what is classified as a rural area.

Homeownership rate in Benson is about 86%. Benson's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 7.5%. Average household size is 2.38 people.

The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Benson were built after 1950.

Statistics

Housing Size

Housing Units by Size
Studio Type0%
One Bedroom4.80%
Two Bedrooms30.10%
Three Bedrooms47.30%
Four Bedrooms17.70%
Five Bedrooms or more0%
As % of Housing Units
       

Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.25
Median year structure was built1952
Median Value of occupied units$65,500

Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size3.21
Median year structure was built1939
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units$406

Owners Finance Status

Housing Finance
Second Mortgage & Equity Loan0%
Second Mortgage1.40%
Home Equity Loan4.20%
Simple Mortgage31.70%
Debt Free62.70%
As % of Housing Units
       
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs14.1%