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Benton

CityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Illinois
$28K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
10
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$124K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jan 2017Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.4,560
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$124K
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.92%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.90%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0.5%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.75%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.10%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.8 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.135
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.230

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,586
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,202 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

How Benton compares

By median home value, Benton is the 4th most expensive of 12 cities in Franklin County, and its typical home is worth more than 63% of all homes in Franklin County.

Home values in Benton

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$45K$406K
cities in Franklin County ranked by median home value
#Franklin CountyMedian valueHomes
1Macedonia$137K307
2Thompsonville$133K1,187
3Ewing$124K313
4Benton$124K4,560
5Valier$115K326
6West Frankfort$103K5,058
7Sesser$97K1,235
8Orient$88K185
9Christopher$85K1,298
10Buckner$65K240
11Royalton$54K743
12Zeigler$46K728

About the Benton market

What is the median home price in Benton, IL?

The median sale price in Benton, IL is $28,000 (data through January 2017), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Benton, IL each year?

10 homes sold in Benton, IL over the last 12 months (data through January 2017). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Benton, IL?

Benton, IL contains 4,560 residential properties. The median TopHap Estimate is $124K.

How does Benton, IL compare to the rest of Franklin County?

By median home value, Benton, IL is the 4th most expensive of 12 cities in Franklin County. Its typical home is worth more than 63% of all homes in Franklin County. Ewing ranks just above it and Valier just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Benton, IL?

75% of homes in Benton, IL are owner-occupied. 10% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Benton, IL hold?

90% of mortgaged homes in Benton, IL are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.5% owe more than the home is worth.

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