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      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Benson? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      parks & rec playground
      Singing Grove
      Benson Dog Park
      Community Park Expantion
      Dr. P.K. VYAS MD Community Park

      Entertainment

      Benson Museum of Local History
      The Junction

      Food & Drink

      ABC Store-Benson
      Anthony's La Piazza
      Domino's
      Subway
      Burger King
      Taco Bell
      McDonald's
      L & R Bar

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Benson? Of all people who commute, 3.3% take public transportation in Benson.
      Drive to Work
      70%

      7% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Benson? The cost of living in Benson is 90/100 - which is 6% lower than North Carolina.
      Benson
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      North Carolina
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Benson? Benson crime rates are 3,545, which are 51% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      3,545 per 100k people

      67% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 29  

      67% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -17%

      Year over year crime is down

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Benson? The median income in Benson is $67,717 which is 5% lower than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $67,71717% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $35,40121% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      69% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Benson a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Warren Drug Co Inc

      Doctors

      Eastern Carolina Medical Center
      Professional Eye Care-Vision Source-PEC Optometry Group, P.A.
      Dr. Eugene H. Maynard Jr, MD
      Neurology & Pain Management

      A+ Housing

      What are Benson home prices? Benson home prices are $215,309 - which is 26% lower than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $215,30934% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,03328% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      9% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Benson have good schools? The Benson graduation rate is 68% - which is 17% lower than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      68%

      18% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      33%

      30% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      16% lower than the US average

      D- User Ratings

      Is Benson a good place to live? Benson has an overall rating of 50% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      50%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      50%

      3 total surveys

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