Benton, LA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 843 housing units in Benton.
This represents a 13.3% growth from 744 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 743 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 100 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Benton is about 67%.
Benton's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 10.1%.
Average household size is 2.55 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Benton were built after 1972.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 0.60% |
| One Bedroom | 8.90% |
| Two Bedrooms | 32% |
| Three Bedrooms | 51.70% |
| Four Bedrooms | 5.90% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 0.80% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.55 |
| Median year structure was built | 1967 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $58,900 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $13,300 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.55 |
| Median year structure was built | 1980 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $269 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 6.80% |
| Home Equity Loan | 2.70% |
| Simple Mortgage | 56.30% |
| Debt Free | 34.20% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 16.6% |
