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Benton, IL

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Area Highlights

Benton, IL residents have a median age of 42.1 years old, with employment highest in the food and sales industries.

6,645 Population

2,847 Households

$48,465 /yr
Median Household Income

25m Median Commute Time

Most people in this area drive to work.

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Median Age

Median age is the age that divides a population into two numerically equally sized groups; that is, half the people are younger than this age and half are older. It is a single index that summarizes the age distribution of a population.

LEGEND

  • 61+ years old
  • 51 to 60 years old
  • 41 to 50 years old
  • 31 to 40 years old
  • 21 to 30 years old
  • 11 to 20 years old
  • 0 to 10 years old

Median Home Price

The median sale price measures the “middle” price of homes that sold, meaning that half of the homes sold for a higher price and half sold for less.

LEGEND

  • $2,000,000+
  • $1,000,000 to $2,000,000
  • $800,000 to $1,000,000
  • $600,000 to $800,000
  • $400,000 to $600,000
  • $200,000 to $400,000
  • $0 to $200,000

Median Household Income

The median household income is the income amount that divides a population into two equal groups, half having a household income above that amount, and half having a household income below that amount.

LEGEND

  • $500,000+ per year
  • $250,000 to $500,000 per year
  • $150,000 to $250,000 per year
  • $100,000 to $150,000 per year
  • $75,000 to $100,000 per year
  • $50,000 to $75,000 per year
  • $0 to $50,000 per year

Family & Education

42.1 Median Age

Average Household Size

2.3
persons per
household

41.6%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

High School Graduate 33%
Some College 22%
Bachelors Degree 17%
Some High School 12%
Associates Degree 12%
Graduate Degree 5%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is High School Graduate, representing 32.61% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)
30.1% of households have children

Area Schools

9-12
1.5 MILES
D
Benton Consolidated High School
PK-4
2 MILES
D+
Benton Grade School K-4
5-8
2 MILES
B+
Benton Grade School 5-8

Proximity to listed schools and their school district(s) does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Please contact a local real estate professional or the local school district(s) for the most current information relating to schools in the area.

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Economics

$48,465 /yr
Median Household Income
$0
Median Sales Price
25 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Household by Income

Out of the households in this area, the largest income group is $50-74,999k representing 15.88% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 91%
  • Work from Home 5%
  • Walk or Bike 4%
  • Public Transit 0%

Occupancy by Type

Owned 1,868 57%
Rented 979 30%
Vacant 454 14%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 61%
Blue Collar 39%

Employment

Employees by Industry

Employees by Occupation

Demographics

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 42.1 years old. The smallest percentage group is 55-64 years and the largest percentage is the 85+ years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

White 92%
Hispanic 3%
Other <1%
Asian <1%
Black <1%
Native American <1%
The most prevalent ethnicity is White at 92%, followed by Hispanic at 3%, Other at <1%, and Asian at <1%.

Crime & Pollution

Crime vs National Average

This location’s average annual crime rates compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Pollution vs National Average

This location’s average annual pollution rates compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Weather

90° July
Hottest Average Month
24° January
Coldest Average Month

Severe Weather

This location’s average annual severe weather events compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
24°
41°
Feb
26°
45°
Mar
35°
56°
Apr
45°
68°
May
55°
77°
Jun
63°
86°
Jul
67°
90°
Aug
65°
89°
Sep
58°
82°
Oct
46°
71°
Nov
36°
57°
Dec
27°
45°

Average Temperature in Degrees Fahrenheit

Precipitation

Precipitation (inch)

Listings in the Area

$125,000
For sale
4 beds • 1 baths • 1 half baths • 1,350 sqft

702 S Commercial Street
Benton, IL 62812

$13,640
For sale
3 beds • 2 baths • 1,260 sqft

1108 Glendale St
Benton, IL 62812

$39,900
For sale
2 beds • 2 baths • 2,064 sqft

318 McFall Street
Benton, IL 62812

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* Based on a 30-year fixed rate of 4.75% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Interest rates are also subject to credit and property approval based on secondary market guidelines. The rates shown are based on average rates for our best qualified customers. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.

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