Benson, VT Housing
As of 2010-2014, median price of a house in Benson is $139,400, which is lower than the state average of $216,200 and is lower than the national average of $175,700. The median year that a house in Benson was built is 1939, which is older than the median year for a house built in the state which is 1973 and is older than the median year for a house built in the USA which is 1976.
House Value
Median Value of a Total of 121 Owner Occupied Houses in Benson, VT, #90Benson, VT | 139,400 USD |
Vermont | 216,200 USD |
U.S. | 175,700 USD |
Benson, VT | -0.99% | |
Vermont | 93.90% | |
U.S. | 46.91% |
*The Benson, VT median house price growth rate is since 2006-2010. The Vermont and U.S population growth rate is since 2000.
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical house value data.
Housing Occupancy
Benson, VT | Vermont | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 149, see rank, 100% | 324,332 | 132,741,033 |
Occupied Housing Units | 137, 91.95%, see rank | 79.32% | 87.55% |
Owner Occupied | 121, 81.21%, see rank | 56.24% | 56.34% |
Renter Occupied | 16, 10.74%, see rank | 23.07% | 31.21% |
Vacant Housing Units | 12, 8.05%, see rank | 20.68% | 12.45% |
For Rent | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 1.20% | 2.34% |
For Sale Only | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 1.06% | 1.20% |
Rented or Sold, Not Occupied | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.51% | 0.92% |
For Seasonal, Recreational, or Occasional Use | 8, 5.37%, see rank | 15.32% | 3.97% |
For Migrant Workers | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.04% | 0.03% |
Other Vacant | 4, 2.68%, see rank | 2.55% | 4.00% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical housing occupancy data.
Year Structure Built
Median Built Year, #58Benson, VT | Vermont | U.S. |
1939 | 1973 | 1976 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical year structure built data.
Mortgage Status
Benson, VT | % | Vermont | U.S. | |
Owner-Occupied Units | 121 | 100% | 182,417 | 74,787,460 |
With a Mortgage | 66 | 54.55%, see rank | 64.99% | 65.58% |
Without a Mortgage | 55 | 45.45%, see rank | 35.01% | 34.42% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical mortgage status data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units with a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
Benson, VT | 1,286 USD |
Vermont | 1,541 USD |
U.S. | 1,522 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
Monthly Owner Costs | Benson, VT | % | Vermont | U.S. |
$299 or Less | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.10% | 0.20% |
$300 to $499 | 8 | 12.12%, see rank | 0.74% | 1.59% |
$500 to $699 | 7 | 10.61%, see rank | 3.15% | 5.01% |
$700 to $999 | 6 | 9.09%, see rank | 11.61% | 14.32% |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 42 | 63.64%, see rank | 31.95% | 27.90% |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 3 | 4.55%, see rank | 26.49% | 20.35% |
$2,000 to $2,999 | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 19.52% | 19.52% |
$3,000 or More | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 6.43% | 11.12% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
Benson, VT | 42.00% of the Total Income |
Vermont | 24.90% of the Total Income |
U.S. | 23.70% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
Benson, VT | % | Vermont | U.S. | |
10% or Less | 11 | 16.67%, see rank | 3.72% | 5.86% |
10% to 20% | 10 | 15.15%, see rank | 28.84% | 31.95% |
20% to 30% | 6 | 9.09%, see rank | 31.00% | 27.64% |
30% to 40% | 3 | 4.55%, see rank | 15.60% | 13.74% |
40% or More | 36 | 54.55%, see rank | 20.58% | 20.29% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units with a mortgage data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units without a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
Benson, VT | 531 USD |
Vermont | 636 USD |
U.S. | 457 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
Monthly Owner Costs | Benson, VT | % | Vermont | U.S. |
$199 or Less | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 2.35% | 7.76% |
$200 to $299 | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 4.21% | 14.70% |
$300 to $499 | 25 | 45.45%, see rank | 21.68% | 34.63% |
$500 to $699 | 11 | 20.00%, see rank | 31.79% | 21.16% |
$700 or More | 19 | 34.55%, see rank | 39.96% | 21.75% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
Benson, VT | 26.10% of the Total Income |
Vermont | 16.70% of the Total Income |
U.S. | 12.30% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
Benson, VT | % | Vermont | U.S. | |
10% or Less | 18 | 32.73%, see rank | 24.34% | 40.19% |
10% to 20% | 3 | 5.45%, see rank | 34.97% | 31.47% |
20% to 30% | 12 | 21.82%, see rank | 16.57% | 12.24% |
30% to 40% | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 7.57% | 5.64% |
40% or More | 19 | 34.55%, see rank | 15.61% | 9.16% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units without a mortgage data.
Units in Structure
Benson, VT | Vermont | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 149, 100% | 324,332 | 132,741,033 |
1-unit, Detached | 97, 65.10%, see rank | 66.50% | 61.65% |
1-unit, Attached | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 3.83% | 5.82% |
2 Units | 10, 6.71%, see rank | 6.00% | 3.75% |
3 or 4 Units | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 6.54% | 4.43% |
5 to 9 Units | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 4.84% | 4.78% |
10 or More Units | 6, 4.03%, see rank | 5.32% | 13.08% |
Mobile Home, Boat, RV, Van, etc. | 36, 24.16%, see rank | 6.97% | 6.49% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical units in structure data.
Rooms
Benson, VT | Vermont | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 149, 100% | 324,332 | 132,741,033 |
1 Room | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 2.43% | 1.95% |
2 Rooms | 6, 4.03%, see rank | 3.72% | 2.48% |
3 Rooms | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 9.05% | 9.13% |
4 Rooms | 19, 12.75%, see rank | 15.06% | 16.60% |
5 Rooms | 35, 23.49%, see rank | 18.61% | 20.41% |
6 Rooms | 8, 5.37%, see rank | 17.05% | 18.06% |
7 Rooms | 27, 18.12%, see rank | 12.98% | 12.27% |
8 Rooms | 36, 24.16%, see rank | 9.24% | 8.48% |
9 Rooms or More | 18, 12.08%, see rank | 11.85% | 10.60% |
Median Rooms | 6.70, see rank | 5.60 | 5.50 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical rooms data.
Bedrooms
Benson, VT | Vermont | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 149, 100% | 324,332 | 132,741,033 |
No Bedroom | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 2.61% | 2.17% |
1 Bedroom | 10, 6.71%, see rank | 11.39% | 11.16% |
2 Bedrooms | 37, 24.83%, see rank | 27.10% | 26.69% |
3 Bedrooms | 68, 45.64%, see rank | 38.70% | 39.70% |
4 Bedrooms | 25, 16.78%, see rank | 15.31% | 16.05% |
5 or More Bedrooms | 9, 6.04%, see rank | 4.89% | 4.22% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical bedrooms data.
House Heating Fuel
Benson, VT | Vermont | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 137, 100% | 257,252 | 116,211,092 |
Utility Gas | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 16.14% | 48.85% |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 25, 18.25%, see rank | 14.84% | 4.86% |
Electricity | 7, 5.11%, see rank | 4.69% | 36.68% |
Fuel Oil, Kerosene, etc. | 74, 54.01%, see rank | 45.66% | 5.86% |
Coal or Coke | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.26% | 0.12% |
Wood | 28, 20.44%, see rank | 16.71% | 2.12% |
Solar Energy | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.07% | 0.05% |
Other Fuel | 3, 2.19%, see rank | 1.40% | 0.47% |
No Fuel Used | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.23% | 1.00% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical house heating fuel data.
Gross Rent
Monthly Rental | Benson, VT | Vermont | U.S. |
Occupied Units Paying Rent | 16, 100% | 70,015 | 39,201,928 |
$199 or Less | 2, 12.50%, see rank | 1.29% | 1.50% |
$200 to $299 | 4, 25.00%, see rank | 5.22% | 3.18% |
$300 to $499 | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 6.87% | 7.37% |
$500 to $699 | 10, 62.50%, see rank | 14.21% | 16.01% |
$700 to $999 | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 34.65% | 29.17% |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 26.79% | 26.88% |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 8.04% | 9.79% |
$2,000 or More | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 2.93% | 6.10% |
Median | $560, see rank | $889 | $920 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical gross rent data.
Vehicle Available
Benson, VT | Vermont | U.S. | |
Occupied Housing Units | 137, 100% | 257,252 | 116,211,092 |
No Vehicles Available | 5, 3.65%, see rank | 6.68% | 9.12% |
1 Vehicles Available | 43, 31.39%, see rank | 33.58% | 33.80% |
2 Vehicles Available | 65, 47.45%, see rank | 40.52% | 37.48% |
3 or More Vehicles Available | 24, 17.52%, see rank | 19.22% | 19.61% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical vehicle available data.