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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 Type0.60%
One Bedroom8.90%
Two Bedrooms32%
Three Bedrooms51.70%
Four Bedrooms5.90%
Five Bedrooms or more0.80%
As % of Housing Units
           

Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.55
Median year structure was built1967
Median Value of occupied units$58,900
Median Price asked for vacant units$13,300

Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.55
Median year structure was built1980
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units$269

Owners Finance Status

Housing Finance
Second Mortgage & Equity Loan0%
Second Mortgage6.80%
Home Equity Loan2.70%
Simple Mortgage56.30%
Debt Free34.20%
As % of Housing Units
       
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs16.6%