Benson, NC Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 1,372 housing units in Benson.
This represents a 9.9% growth from 1,248 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 1,366 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 6 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Benson is about 47.4%.
Benson's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 9.5%.
Average household size is 2.42 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Benson were built after 1965.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 0.60% |
| One Bedroom | 11.20% |
| Two Bedrooms | 37.30% |
| Three Bedrooms | 42.30% |
| Four Bedrooms | 6.90% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1.80% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
| Median year structure was built | 1962 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $85,600 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $61,700 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
| Median year structure was built | 1967 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $298 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 8.60% |
| Home Equity Loan | 12.10% |
| Simple Mortgage | 32.70% |
| Debt Free | 46.70% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 19.8% |
