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Benton
Bauxite
About the neighborhood
Benton offers a peaceful ambiance characterized by low traffic noise and a slower pace of life. This neighborhood features a variety of two and three-bedroom houses, with many single detached homes contributing to its distinct charm. The housing stock includes a balanced mix of newer constructions from the early 2000s alongside well-maintained older homes. Access to local pharmacies and several nearby restaurants provides convenient options for daily needs, while primary schools are within close proximity. Easy access to major highways ensures straightforward travel by car, making it a convenient place for commuters and residents seeking a quiet residential environment.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forDaycares
Characteristics
Transportation
Driving is a great means of transportation in this city. The majority of real estate listings are a short drive from the closest highway, such as I-30, and it is very convenient to park. Benton is not very amenable to biking because there are quite a few hills, and the cycling infrastructure is not very comprehensive. It is also impractical for pedestrians to navigate this city since few common errands can be run without the need to use a vehicle.
Services
Residents will appreciate that wherever their property is located in this part of the Little Rock metropolitan area, primary schools are close by. However, high schools are not numerous and thus not always within a short distance. In addition to public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. With respect to food, in all but a limited number of cases, a vehicle is required in Benton to access one of approximately 10 grocery stores. Nonetheless, getting to the nearest pharmacy and thus some staple foods is usually easy. A limited variety of restaurants and coffee shops is available as well.
Character
Benton offers a relaxed environment. Benton is great for those who need quiet surroundings, as the streets are generally very calm.
Car friendly9.8
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly2.8
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly3.8
Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance
Restaurants4.8
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Groceries4.4
Variety of groceries within a short drive
Shopping4.0
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes3.2
Some cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.2
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife2.0
Some bars within a short drive
Vibrant1.6
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $29,866
- Median Household Income
- $63,813
Housing Type
- 79.0% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.4% SEMI DETACHED
- 3.8% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 9.6% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 1.9% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 5.4% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 79.0%
- Semi detached
- 0.4%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 3.8%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 9.6%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 1.9%
- Mobile
- 5.4%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 38.2%
- 0 to 4
- 6.1%
- 5 to 9
- 6.8%
- 10 to 14
- 7.3%
- 15 to 19
- 6.3%
- 20 to 24
- 6.1%
- 25 to 29
- 6.6%
- 30 to 34
- 7.2%
- 35 to 39
- 7.3%
- 40 to 44
- 6.9%
- 45 to 49
- 7.4%
- 50 to 54
- 6.5%
- 55 to 59
- 5.4%
- 60 to 64
- 4.7%
- 65 to 69
- 5.8%
- 70 to 74
- 4.1%
- 75 to 79
- 2.6%
- 80 to 84
- 1.1%
- 85 and over
- 1.8%
Education Level
- 8.5% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 30.4% HIGH SCHOOL
- 25.5% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 9.4% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 17.0% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 6.2% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 1.9% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 1.1% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 8.5%
- High School
- 30.4%
- Some college, no degree
- 25.5%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 9.4%
- Bachelor's degree
- 17.0%
- Master's degree
- 6.2%
- Professional degree
- 1.9%
- PhD
- 1.1%
Commute Mode
- 0.8% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.1% TRANSIT
- 94.1% DRIVE
- 0.2% OTHER
- Foot
- 0.8%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.1%
- Drive
- 94.1%
- Other
- 0.2%
- None
- 5.0%
Comparable Listings in Benton
Contingent
31 AC. RIVER RIDGE ROADBENTON, AR 72015
N/A
N/A
31 SQ FT
Listing by Mcgraw Realtors - Benton
MLS® #: 26000782
New Listing
Updated
805 OAKWOODBENTON, AR 72015
5
3
2,464 SQ FT
Listing by Bailey & Company Real Estate
MLS® #: 26032523
805 NEWCOMB DRBENTON, AR 72015
4
3
2,865 SQ FT
Listing by Century 21 Parker & Scroggins Realty - Benton
MLS® #: 26034050
New Listing
1121 SCENIC WAYBENTON, AR 72015
2
1
1,097 SQ FT
Listing by Listwithfreedom.com, Inc.
MLS® #: 26037589
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1017 WATSON PLBENTON, AR 72015
3
2
1,702 SQ FT
Listing by Century 21 Parker & Scroggins Realty - Benton
MLS® #: 26036154
Updated
Contingent
6 HICKORY RDGBENTON, AR 72019
3
3
1,688 SQ FT
Listing by Adkins & Associates Real Estate
MLS® #: 26020959
New Listing
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