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Benson
Benson
About the neighborhood
Benson is a peaceful township in Swift County, known for its calm and quiet atmosphere. The housing predominantly features spacious single detached homes and townhouses, with many residences offering three or more bedrooms. The neighborhood benefits from flat terrain, which supports common cycling activity despite limited cycling infrastructure. Educational institutions, including both primary and secondary schools, are conveniently located near most homes. Daily errands generally require vehicle use due to the township’s layout, contributing to low street traffic and a tranquil environment. This welcoming community provides a serene setting combined with practical access to schooling and comfortable living spaces.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forElementary Schools
Characteristics
Transportation
Cars are a great transportation option in Benson. This township is not very convenient for those who travel as pedestrians because meeting daily needs is inconvenient without the use of a vehicle. Although it is an even ride to most destinations, and there is a moderately high density of cyclists, Benson is also not very suited for bicycling since there are few bike lanes.
Services
Accessing the closest grocery store without a car is practical for some, but not all, home buyers in Benson. There are also a few options for those who care about restaurants in close proximity. When it comes to education, in Benson, residents will commonly be able to reach both primary and secondary schools without a car.
Character
Benson offers a calm environment. The noise levels in Benson are very low, as the streets tend to be very tranquil.
Car friendly10.0
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly3.6
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly2.2
Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance
Restaurants3.2
Some restaurants within a short drive
Groceries3.8
Some groceries within a short drive
Shopping1.6
Few or no shops within a short drive
Cafes1.8
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet8.0
Very few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife2.0
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant1.0
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $39,511
- Median Household Income
- $77,750
Housing Type
- 89.4% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.0% SEMI DETACHED
- 0.0% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 10.6% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.0% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 89.4%
- Semi detached
- 0.0%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 10.6%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 0.0%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 49.4%
- 0 to 4
- 2.6%
- 5 to 9
- 5.5%
- 10 to 14
- 6.2%
- 15 to 19
- 7.0%
- 20 to 24
- 8.1%
- 25 to 29
- 4.8%
- 30 to 34
- 5.9%
- 35 to 39
- 4.4%
- 40 to 44
- 2.9%
- 45 to 49
- 4.4%
- 50 to 54
- 4.4%
- 55 to 59
- 14.3%
- 60 to 64
- 6.6%
- 65 to 69
- 11.4%
- 70 to 74
- 4.8%
- 75 to 79
- 1.5%
- 80 to 84
- 4.4%
- 85 and over
- 1.1%
Education Level
- 0.5% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 35.2% HIGH SCHOOL
- 18.7% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 22.3% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 11.9% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 10.9% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.0% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.5% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 0.5%
- High School
- 35.2%
- Some college, no degree
- 18.7%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 22.3%
- Bachelor's degree
- 11.9%
- Master's degree
- 10.9%
- Professional degree
- 0.0%
- PhD
- 0.5%
Commute Mode
- 4.5% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 82.8% DRIVE
- 0.7% OTHER
- Foot
- 4.5%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 82.8%
- Other
- 0.7%
- None
- 11.9%
Comparable Listings in Benson
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New Listing
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712 11TH ST NBENSON, MN 56215
4
2
1,920 SQ FT
Listing by Hughes Real Estate And Auction
MLS® #: 7055608
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710 12TH ST NBENSON, MN 56215
3
1
1,116 SQ FT
Listing by Hughes Real Estate And Auction
MLS® #: 7045068
506 18TH ST NBENSON, MN 56215
3
1
1,352 SQ FT
Listing by Hughes Real Estate And Auction
MLS® #: 7079925
New Listing
602 13TH ST NBENSON, MN 56215
3
2
1,354 SQ FT
Listing by Zielsdorf Auction & Real Estate
MLS® #: 7146604
1039 MONTANA AVEBENSON, MN 56215
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N/A
0.35 SQ FT
Listing by Hughes Real Estate And Auction
MLS® #: 6751561
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