About the neighborhood

Benton offers a peaceful and tranquil setting that makes it a desirable place to settle. With primarily single detached homes and townhouses, the housing options feature spacious floor plans including three and four or more bedrooms. The community benefits from close proximity to both primary and secondary schools, making educational access straightforward. Parking is very convenient, and traveling by car throughout the township is easy and efficient. Quiet streets contribute to a serene atmosphere. While cycling infrastructure is limited due to elevation changes, the overall environment provides a calm and comfortable living experience for residents.

Characteristics

Transportation

Benton is very car friendly. Finding a place to park is generally easy. A majority of the homes for sale in this area are located in areas that are not very well-suited for those who prefer to travel as pedestrians as running common errands is challenging without a car. Cycling is also very hard in Benton as bike riders are faced with a considerable amount of hills, and the bicycling infrastructure is fairly poor.

Services

A car is almost always required in Benton to access the nearest supermarket. There are a few choices for those who value nearby restaurants. As far as education is concerned, residents will find that wherever their home is situated in Benton, both primary and secondary schools are close by.

Character

Benton is a very good township to buy a house in for those who prefer a calm ambience. Benton is very quiet overall, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic.

Car friendly8.6

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly2.0

Unsuitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly1.4

Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant

Restaurants2.2

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries0.0

Few or no groceries within a short drive

Shopping0.4

Few or no shops within a short drive