Benton, IL Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 3,277 housing units in Benton.
This represents a 3.2% decline from 3,386 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 3,122 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 155 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Benton is about 70%.
Benton's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 11.2%.
Average household size is 2.25 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Benton were built after 1955.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 0% |
| One Bedroom | 11.60% |
| Two Bedrooms | 41.80% |
| Three Bedrooms | 40.40% |
| Four Bedrooms | 5.20% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1.10% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.33 |
| Median year structure was built | 1953 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $48,000 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $43,400 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.07 |
| Median year structure was built | 1961 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $286 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.70% |
| Second Mortgage | 3.10% |
| Home Equity Loan | 3.10% |
| Simple Mortgage | 41.10% |
| Debt Free | 52% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 18.3% |
