Similar to nearby areas, it's substantially less expensive compared to the nation as a whole. However it's somewhat more expensive compared to the city of Rockford.
Home prices
Benson's median home cost is $101,700. In comparison to its surrounding areas it is is very similar.It is roughly $115,800 (53%) lower compared to the entire country, and is approximately $10,100 (11%) higher compared to the city of Rockford.
Rents
The median rent in Benson is $692 a month. In comparison to its surrounding areas this is about $93 (11%) lower.It is about $370 (34%) lower in comparison to the nation as a whole, and it is about $80 (10%) lower in comparison to the city of Rockford.
Nearby places
Roanoke
Roanoke is approximately 5 miles southwest from Benson. Real estate prices there are a bit more expensive. The value of the median home in Roanoke is $121,600, which works out to $19,900 (16%) higher than Benson. The rent there is pretty similar. Roanoke's median monthly rent is $721, which works out to $29 (4%) higher than Benson.
Minonk
Minonk is roughly 5 miles northeast from Benson. Its real estate prices are similar. The median home in Minonk is valued at $105,400, which is $3,700 (3%) higher than Benson. Its rents are a little more expensive. In Minonk the median monthly rent is $809, which comes out to $117 (14%) higher than Benson.
Secor
Secor is roughly 7 miles south of Benson. The real estate prices there are a little less expensive. Secor's median home cost is $82,100, which works out to $19,600 (23%) lower than Benson. Its rents are a bit more expensive. The median monthly rent in Secor is $875, which works out to $183 (20%) higher than Benson.
El Paso
El Paso is about 8 miles southeast from Benson. Real estate prices there are somewhat more expensive. The median home price in El Paso is $122,700, which is $21,000 (17%) higher than Benson. The rent there is somewhat more expensive. The median monthly rent in El Paso is $763, which is $71 (9%) higher than Benson.
Washburn
Washburn is roughly 8 miles northwest from Benson. Real estate prices there are a bit less expensive. The cost of the median home in Washburn is $80,500, which works out to $21,200 (26%) lower than Benson. The rent there is a little more expensive. The median rent in Washburn is $756 per month, which comes out to $64 (8%) higher than Benson.
