Benton
Benton
About the neighborhood
Benton, Iowa, offers a peaceful and calm environment with tranquil streets throughout the township. The housing stock mainly consists of charming single detached homes and townhouses, many built before 1960, providing character and historic appeal. Most houses feature three or more bedrooms, offering spacious living accommodations. Driving is the preferred mode of transportation, with ample road access connecting residents efficiently to various parts of the area. The township's serene atmosphere is ideal for anyone seeking a quiet, relaxed community setting away from hustle and bustle. This location combines quietude and substantial living spaces in an inviting environment.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forRestaurants
Characteristics
Transportation
Benton is very car friendly. Many of the homes for sale in this area are located in places that are not very convenient for people who prefer to travel as pedestrians since running common errands is challenging without a vehicle. Biking is also very difficult in this township as the topography is not very flat, and there are very few bike lanes.
Services
Benton does not contain any high schools or primary schools. In terms of food, it is very rarely an option for property owners in this area to travel to the nearest grocery store without needing a car. There are a few choices for those who appreciate nearby restaurants.
Character
People who prefer a calm atmosphere will enjoy Benton. Most areas in Benton are especially quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic.
Car friendly10.0
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly1.8
Unsuitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly1.2
Other transportation modes are needed to reach day-to-day needs
Restaurants2.2
Some restaurants within a short drive
Groceries1.8
Few or no groceries within a short drive
Shopping1.2
Few or no shops within a short drive
Cafes0.0
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.8
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife1.6
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant0.6
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $27,127
- Median Household Income
- $64,063
Housing Type
- 96.4% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.0% SEMI DETACHED
- 0.0% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 3.6% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 96.4%
- Semi detached
- 0.0%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 3.6%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 31.6%
- 0 to 4
- 16.0%
- 5 to 9
- 0.0%
- 10 to 14
- 7.5%
- 15 to 19
- 5.0%
- 20 to 24
- 4.0%
- 25 to 29
- 14.5%
- 30 to 34
- 5.0%
- 35 to 39
- 0.0%
- 40 to 44
- 9.5%
- 45 to 49
- 11.0%
- 50 to 54
- 13.5%
- 55 to 59
- 2.5%
- 60 to 64
- 2.5%
- 65 to 69
- 0.0%
- 70 to 74
- 4.5%
- 75 to 79
- 0.0%
- 80 to 84
- 2.0%
- 85 and over
- 2.5%
Education Level
- 3.0% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 41.5% HIGH SCHOOL
- 19.3% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 24.4% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 11.9% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 0.0% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.0% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.0% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 3.0%
- High School
- 41.5%
- Some college, no degree
- 19.3%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 24.4%
- Bachelor's degree
- 11.9%
- Master's degree
- 0.0%
- Professional degree
- 0.0%
- PhD
- 0.0%
Commute Mode
- 0.0% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 95.1% DRIVE
- 0.0% OTHER
- Foot
- 0.0%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 95.1%
- Other
- 0.0%
- None
- 4.9%
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1107 LONE MOUNTAIN AVEBEDFORD, IA 50833
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