N DELLA ST 37BENTON, IL 62812
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Listing Broker: Mccollum Real Estate; David Mccollum
MLS® #: EB332197
Benton
Benton
About the neighborhood
Benton, Illinois, in Franklin County, features predominantly single detached homes along with some duplexes, many built before 1960, preserving a charming historic character. The city provides convenient access to highways like I-57, making car travel straightforward and parking accessible. Secondary schools are within easy reach from most areas, contributing to local convenience. Nearby grocery stores and a selection of restaurants provide practical dining options. Residents benefit from a peaceful, slower-paced environment with minimal street noise in most neighborhoods. Housing primarily offers two and three-bedroom options, supporting diversified residential needs in a quiet, welcoming community.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forGroceries
Characteristics
Transportation
Driving is a very good mode of transportation in this city. It is easy to find a parking spot, and nearby highways, such as I-57, are moderately easy to reach from any location in Benton. Cycling is occasionally challenging in this city because the terrain is not especially flat, and the bicycling infrastructure is rather poor. Benton is also not very convenient for those who get around as pedestrians since very few daily errands can be run without a car.
Services
It is easy to get to the closest supermarket without a car from most houses for sale in this city. A small number of restaurants and cafes are available as well. With respect to education, locals will value that no matter where their house is situated in Benton, high schools are nearby. However, there are only a few primary schools and thus they can be a long pedestrian trip away.
Character
The character of Benton is exemplified by its calm atmosphere. Most areas in Benton are reasonably quiet, as the streets are generally peaceful - although there are still several louder sections, especially close to the airport (Benton Muni), I-57 or one of the railway lines.
Car friendly9.0
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly4.0
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
Restaurants4.2
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Groceries6.2
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping3.4
Some shops within a short drive
Cafes2.4
Some cafés within a short drive
Quiet6.8
Few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife1.8
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant0.8
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $27,711
- Median Household Income
- $47,197
Housing Type
- 77.3% SINGLE DETACHED
- 2.7% SEMI DETACHED
- 10.6% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 2.3% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 1.2% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 6.0% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 77.3%
- Semi detached
- 2.7%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 10.6%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 2.3%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 1.2%
- Mobile
- 6.0%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 43
- 0 to 4
- 6.6%
- 5 to 9
- 4.9%
- 10 to 14
- 5.0%
- 15 to 19
- 7.5%
- 20 to 24
- 6.5%
- 25 to 29
- 6.1%
- 30 to 34
- 6.4%
- 35 to 39
- 5.0%
- 40 to 44
- 4.8%
- 45 to 49
- 7.8%
- 50 to 54
- 5.9%
- 55 to 59
- 6.7%
- 60 to 64
- 6.7%
- 65 to 69
- 5.7%
- 70 to 74
- 4.7%
- 75 to 79
- 4.2%
- 80 to 84
- 3.3%
- 85 and over
- 2.2%
Education Level
- 12.3% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 31.5% HIGH SCHOOL
- 24.0% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 10.7% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 16.1% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 3.9% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 1.1% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.4% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 12.3%
- High School
- 31.5%
- Some college, no degree
- 24.0%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 10.7%
- Bachelor's degree
- 16.1%
- Master's degree
- 3.9%
- Professional degree
- 1.1%
- PhD
- 0.4%
Commute Mode
- 2.0% FOOT
- 0.1% BIKE
- 0.4% TRANSIT
- 90.5% DRIVE
- 1.7% OTHER
- Foot
- 2.0%
- Bike
- 0.1%
- Transit
- 0.4%
- Drive
- 90.5%
- Other
- 1.7%
- None
- 5.2%
Comparable Listings in Benton
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308 BAILEY LNBENTON, IL 62812
3
2
1,648 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Vip Realty; Amy Dodd
MLS® #: 12688575
1207 N MAPLE STBENTON, IL 62812
3
2
1,486 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Four Ways Realty; Al Lenkaitis
MLS® #: 26060951
Pending
1206 GLENDALE STBENTON, IL 62812
4
1
1,400 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Illinois Realty Group; Samuel Kinsey
MLS® #: 26061196
632 MADISON STBENTON, IL 62812
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0.46 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Mccollum Real Estate; David Mccollum
MLS® #: EB457294
New Listing
905 GLENDALE STBENTON, IL 62812
3
2
1,700 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Heavenly Homes Real Estate; Vanessa Burlison
MLS® #: 12779979
406 W PARK STBENTON, IL 62812
4
4
2,800 SQ FT
Listing Broker: H2 Realty Group, Llc; Dawn Johnson
MLS® #: 12739215
Contingent
720 SHERIDAN DRBENTON, IL 62812
2
2
1,430 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Remax Integrity; Callie Brown
MLS® #: 12751354
606 MADISON STBENTON, IL 62812
3
2
1,150 SQ FT
Listing Broker: House 2 Home Realty; Stevie Rae
MLS® #: PA1269866
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Pending
905 N MCLEANSBORO STBENTON, IL 62812
3
2
1,198 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Homefinders Realty; Paula Arpasi
MLS® #: 12717341
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