Benton, KY Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 1,923 housing units in Benton.
This represents a 6.1% growth from 1,813 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 1,854 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 69 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Benton is about 71.4%.
Benton's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 7.7%.
Average household size is 2.18 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Benton were built after 1966.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 3.10% |
| One Bedroom | 10.10% |
| Two Bedrooms | 30.40% |
| Three Bedrooms | 44.60% |
| Four Bedrooms | 10.20% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1.60% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
| Median year structure was built | 1966 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $74,500 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $63,500 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 1.68 |
| Median year structure was built | 1967 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $363 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 6.30% |
| Home Equity Loan | 5.50% |
| Simple Mortgage | 42.30% |
| Debt Free | 45.80% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 15.1% |
