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 Type | 0% |
| One Bedroom | 4.80% |
| Two Bedrooms | 30.10% |
| Three Bedrooms | 47.30% |
| Four Bedrooms | 17.70% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 0% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.25 |
| Median year structure was built | 1952 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $65,500 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 3.21 |
| Median year structure was built | 1939 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $406 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 1.40% |
| Home Equity Loan | 4.20% |
| Simple Mortgage | 31.70% |
| Debt Free | 62.70% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 14.1% |
