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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 Type1.40%
One Bedroom9.60%
Two Bedrooms31.20%
Three Bedrooms36.50%
Four Bedrooms18.10%
Five Bedrooms or more3.20%
As % of Housing Units
           

Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.46
Median year structure was built1939
Median Value of occupied units$74,800
Median Price asked for vacant units$75,000

Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.37
Median year structure was built1939
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units$350

Owners Finance Status

Housing Finance
Second Mortgage & Equity Loan0%
Second Mortgage11.70%
Home Equity Loan7.20%
Simple Mortgage30%
Debt Free51.10%
As % of Housing Units
       
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs20.9%