Benson, MN Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 1,565 housing units in Benson.
This represents a 5.5% growth from 1,484 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 1,560 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 5 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Benson is about 70.5%.
Benson's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 7.4%.
Average household size is 2.24 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Benson were built after 1955.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 0.60% |
| One Bedroom | 11.90% |
| Two Bedrooms | 31.30% |
| Three Bedrooms | 38.50% |
| Four Bedrooms | 15.30% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.40% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.56 |
| Median year structure was built | 1950 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $64,000 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $39,200 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 1.46 |
| Median year structure was built | 1971 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $344 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 2.60% |
| Home Equity Loan | 5.10% |
| Simple Mortgage | 51% |
| Debt Free | 41.30% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 14.2% |
