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Benton, MO Real Estate


According to census data in the year 2000 there were 299 housing units in Benton. This represents a 14.6% growth from 261 in 1990.

Of those housing units, none were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 299 were located in what is classified as a rural area.

Homeownership rate in Benton is about 66.8%. Benton's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 5.4%. Average household size is 2.42 people.

The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Benton were built after 1963.

Statistics

Housing Size

Housing Units by Size
Studio Type0%
One Bedroom7%
Two Bedrooms35.10%
Three Bedrooms42.80%
Four Bedrooms12.70%
Five Bedrooms or more2.30%
As % of Housing Units
         

Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.35
Median year structure was built1958
Median Value of occupied units$71,700
Median Price asked for vacant units$85,000

Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.54
Median year structure was built1981
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units$225

Owners Finance Status

Housing Finance
Second Mortgage & Equity Loan0%
Second Mortgage8.20%
Home Equity Loan5.30%
Simple Mortgage43.90%
Debt Free42.70%
As % of Housing Units
       
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs16%