Benton, KS Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 325 housing units in Benton.
This represents a 33.2% growth from 244 in 1990.
Of those housing units, none were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 325 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Benton is about 82.6%.
Benton's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 6.5%.
Average household size is 2.72 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Benton were built after 1974.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 0% |
| One Bedroom | 8.60% |
| Two Bedrooms | 33.50% |
| Three Bedrooms | 42.20% |
| Four Bedrooms | 13.50% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.20% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.76 |
| Median year structure was built | 1974 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $72,600 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $32,500 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.55 |
| Median year structure was built | 1980 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $342 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 9.90% |
| Home Equity Loan | 9.40% |
| Simple Mortgage | 55.60% |
| Debt Free | 25.10% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 16.7% |
