Benton, PA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 436 housing units in Benton.
This represents a 5.1% growth from 415 in 1990.
Of those housing units, none were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 436 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Benton is about 58.4%.
Benton's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 9.6%.
Average household size is 2.42 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Benton were built after 1939.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 1.40% |
| One Bedroom | 9.60% |
| Two Bedrooms | 31.20% |
| Three Bedrooms | 36.50% |
| Four Bedrooms | 18.10% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 3.20% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
| Median year structure was built | 1939 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $74,800 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $75,000 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
| Median year structure was built | 1939 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $350 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 11.70% |
| Home Equity Loan | 7.20% |
| Simple Mortgage | 30% |
| Debt Free | 51.10% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 20.9% |
