Benton
Benton
About the neighborhood
Benton is a serene township characterized by its tranquil streets and peaceful environment, ideal for anyone seeking calmness. Housing primarily consists of two and three-bedroom single detached homes alongside duplexes, creating a diverse residential setting built mainly around the early 1970s. The township hosts numerous dining options, with approximately 40 restaurants catering to various tastes, providing convenience and variety. Accessibility to primary schools is widespread, complemented by private education institutions serving multiple grade levels. While cycling infrastructure is limited due to terrain challenges, daily errands remain manageable for many residents due to the close placement of essential services.
Highlights
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forElementary Schools
This area is great forCar friendly
Characteristics
Transportation
This township will attract home buyers who appreciate residing in a compact community since it is suitable for pedestrians; running daily errands is easy without a vehicle. On the other hand, getting around by bicycle is at times challenging in Benton as there are a good number of hills, and the cycling infrastructure is not especially well-developed.
Services
It is straightforward to reach the closest grocery store without a car in Benton. There are also a few options for those who value nearby restaurants and cafes. As far as education is concerned, house buyers will appreciate the proximity to primary schools, which are within a short distance from most properties for sale in Benton. However, locals may find it challenging to reach high schools without a vehicle. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.
Character
People who prefer a relaxed ambience will enjoy Benton. Benton is very quiet overall, as the streets are very tranquil.
Car friendly7.2
Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly4.4
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly5.2
Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance
Restaurants4.8
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Groceries6.4
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping4.4
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes2.4
Some cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.6
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife3.2
Some bars within a short drive
Vibrant2.8
Calm atmosphere most of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $27,313
- Median Household Income
- $44,365
Housing Type
- 63.7% SINGLE DETACHED
- 2.0% SEMI DETACHED
- 19.7% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 6.4% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 3.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 5.3% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 63.7%
- Semi detached
- 2.0%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 19.7%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 6.4%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 3.0%
- Mobile
- 5.3%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 25.2%
- 0 to 4
- 4.2%
- 5 to 9
- 4.5%
- 10 to 14
- 5.3%
- 15 to 19
- 12.9%
- 20 to 24
- 22.8%
- 25 to 29
- 5.4%
- 30 to 34
- 5.0%
- 35 to 39
- 4.4%
- 40 to 44
- 3.7%
- 45 to 49
- 5.4%
- 50 to 54
- 3.7%
- 55 to 59
- 5.6%
- 60 to 64
- 4.0%
- 65 to 69
- 3.5%
- 70 to 74
- 3.5%
- 75 to 79
- 2.3%
- 80 to 84
- 1.7%
- 85 and over
- 2.2%
Education Level
- 6.7% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 30.7% HIGH SCHOOL
- 16.4% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 8.7% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 16.3% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 12.7% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 1.5% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 7.0% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 6.7%
- High School
- 30.7%
- Some college, no degree
- 16.4%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 8.7%
- Bachelor's degree
- 16.3%
- Master's degree
- 12.7%
- Professional degree
- 1.5%
- PhD
- 7.0%
Commute Mode
- 4.6% FOOT
- 0.2% BIKE
- 0.1% TRANSIT
- 89.7% DRIVE
- 1.2% OTHER
- Foot
- 4.6%
- Bike
- 0.2%
- Transit
- 0.1%
- Drive
- 89.7%
- Other
- 1.2%
- None
- 4.1%
Comparable Listings in Benton
Virtual Tour
Virtual Tour
Pending
712 S OSTEOPATHY AVEKIRKSVILLE, MO 63501
8
5
N/A
Listing by Heritage House Realty, Inc.
MLS® #: 46451
Virtual Tour
716 S SIXTH STKIRKSVILLE, MO 63501
N/A
N/A
0.12 SQ FT
Listing by Agency Real Estate Services
MLS® #: 46236
Virtual Tour
22486 MICHIGAN TRLKIRKSVILLE, MO 63501
4
2
2,100 SQ FT
Listing by Anew Realty Group Llc
MLS® #: 46973
Virtual Tour
1400 MICHIGAN STKIRKSVILLE, MO 63501
N/A
N/A
5.3 SQ FT
Listing by Century 21 Lifetime Realty
MLS® #: 46496
Virtual Tour
815 W MICHIGAN STKIRKSVILLE, MO 63501
2
2
1,369 SQ FT
Listing by Agency Real Estate Services
MLS® #: 46671
Virtual Tour
1202 S BAIRD STKIRKSVILLE, MO 63501
3
2
1,197 SQ FT
Listing by Century 21 Lifetime Realty
MLS® #: 46797
Voted the Most Trusted Agents in Real Estate*
FIND A REMAX AGENT