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Benson
Benson
About the neighborhood
Benson is a peaceful city in Swift County, Minnesota, known for its calm atmosphere and low street noise in most areas. The city primarily features charming single detached homes built before the 1960s, offering spacious two- and three-bedroom options. Educational facilities, including primary and secondary schools, are conveniently located for easy access throughout the city. Residents have a variety of grocery shopping choices and several local restaurants and cafes available nearby. While the cycling network is limited, the terrain is fairly flat, providing comfortable conditions for biking. Overall, Benson combines quiet neighborhood charm with convenient everyday amenities.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forHigh Schools
This area is great forQuiet
Characteristics
Transportation
The best way to move around in Benson is very often a car. This city is not particularly suited for bicycling as there are few bike lanes. Thankfully, there are a limited number of slopes for cyclists to brave. Benson is also not very well-suited for pedestrians since very few daily needs can be met without a car.
Services
It is usually possible for house buyers in Benson to do groceries as pedestrians. There are also a few options for those who value close by restaurants and cafes. Concerning education, locals will appreciate that wherever their property is located in Benson, both primary and secondary schools are nearby.
Character
The character of Benson is exemplified by its slower-paced atmosphere. The noise levels in Benson are low, as the streets are quite tranquil - although that is not the case around the railway line.
Car friendly10.0
Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly4.8
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly3.4
A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant
Restaurants4.0
Some restaurants within a short drive
Groceries7.2
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping2.0
Some shops within a short drive
Cafes2.2
Some cafés within a short drive
Quiet7.2
Few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife3.0
Some bars within a short drive
Vibrant1.4
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $29,377
- Median Household Income
- $55,878
Housing Type
- 71.9% SINGLE DETACHED
- 5.6% SEMI DETACHED
- 2.8% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 5.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 13.4% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 1.4% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 71.9%
- Semi detached
- 5.6%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 2.8%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 5.0%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 13.4%
- Mobile
- 1.4%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 44.7 years
- 0 to 4
- 6.3%
- 5 to 9
- 5.0%
- 10 to 14
- 7.5%
- 15 to 19
- 6.4%
- 20 to 24
- 3.8%
- 25 to 29
- 5.7%
- 30 to 34
- 5.6%
- 35 to 39
- 7.0%
- 40 to 44
- 5.9%
- 45 to 49
- 4.7%
- 50 to 54
- 6.3%
- 55 to 59
- 6.1%
- 60 to 64
- 6.4%
- 65 to 69
- 6.7%
- 70 to 74
- 5.3%
- 75 to 79
- 3.0%
- 80 to 84
- 4.0%
- 85 and over
- 4.7%
Education Level
- 9.1% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 29.6% HIGH SCHOOL
- 20.6% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 17.0% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 19.7% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 2.5% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 1.2% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.4% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 9.1%
- High School
- 29.6%
- Some college, no degree
- 20.6%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 17.0%
- Bachelor's degree
- 19.7%
- Master's degree
- 2.5%
- Professional degree
- 1.2%
- PhD
- 0.4%
Commute Mode
- 3.7% FOOT
- 1.8% BIKE
- 1.3% TRANSIT
- 91.7% DRIVE
- 0.6% OTHER
- Foot
- 3.7%
- Bike
- 1.8%
- Transit
- 1.3%
- Drive
- 91.7%
- Other
- 0.6%
- None
- 1.1%
Comparable Listings in Benson
411 16TH ST SBENSON, MN 56215
3
2
1,606 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Zielsdorf Auction & Real Estate
MLS® #: 7107905
Contingent
1320 ATLANTIC AVEBENSON, MN 56215
2
2
6,350 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Zielsdorf Auction & Real Estate
MLS® #: 7058885
Updated
1730 STONE AVEBENSON, MN 56215
4
3
2,669 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Hughes Real Estate And Auction
MLS® #: 7033191
New Listing
205 SANFORD RDBENSON, MN 56215
3
1
1,236 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Hughes Real Estate And Auction
MLS® #: 7158593
New Listing
406 12TH ST SBENSON, MN 56215
4
2
1,412 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Central Mn Realty Llc
MLS® #: 7095162
410 13TH ST NBENSON, MN 56215
5
2
2,303 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Hughes Real Estate And Auction
MLS® #: 7124540
Updated
313 11TH ST SBENSON, MN 56215
3
2
1,404 SQ FT
Listing Broker: 1st Minnesota Realty, Inc
MLS® #: 7037591
506 18TH ST NBENSON, MN 56215
3
1
1,352 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Hughes Real Estate And Auction
MLS® #: 7079925
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