About the neighborhood

Benton presents a peaceful community defined by its quiet surroundings and slower pace. The housing options primarily include charming single detached homes alongside well-maintained mobile homes, many built around the turn of the millennium. Most residences feature two or three bedrooms, accommodating a variety of living arrangements. Parking is highly convenient throughout the area, making daily travel straightforward by car. While the community has a modest number of primary schools, it promotes access to essential amenities including supermarkets nearby. The neighborhood’s calm atmosphere contributes to a welcoming environment with easy access to essential daily conveniences.

Characteristics

Transportation

This community is very car friendly. It is very easy to find a parking spot. Most homes for sale in this community are located in areas that are not very conducive to people who get around as pedestrians because running common errands is practically impossible without the need for a vehicle. This community is also not very suited for biking since there are very few bike lanes, and there are a fair number of hills to challenge cyclists. Nevertheless, riding a bicycle is very popular.

Services

There are only a very small number of primary schools in this community and accordingly they can be a very long distance away. Furthermore, Benton does not have any high schools. Concerning food, home buyers in this community typically have to turn to a vehicle to purchase groceries. A limited variety of restaurants is available in Benton as well.

Character

The character of Benton is exemplified by its calm atmosphere. Benton is very quiet, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue.

Car friendly10.0

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly3.8

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly0.0

Other transportation modes are needed to reach day-to-day needs

Transit friendly0.0

Few transit options

Restaurants2.2

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries1.4

Few or no groceries within a short drive