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Benson, AZ Housing Market & City Data

Explore key insights and real experiences from people who call Benson home. Use the data below as a starting point to compare and discover what makes this city a great place to live.

5.0
Average City Rating
4,880
Population Estimate
$109,081
Median Home Value
94.7%
Employment Rate
19.1%
Bachelor's Degree+

Benson City Reviews

Real experiences from people who call Benson home.

5.0
(1 Reviews)

Frankie Flanders

As a fifth-generation Cochise County Arizonan and full-time resident, I know Benson as a town that perfectly balances small-town charm with big opportunities. Benson is a gateway to adventure, with its stunning landscapes, nearby Kartchner Caverns, and easy access to both Tucson and Sierra Vista. The town offers a welcoming community, excellent schools, and a peaceful lifestyle that's ideal for families, retirees, and anyone looking for a slower pace of life. With its growing real estate market, Benson presents fantastic opportunities for homebuyers and investors alike. Let my local expertise guide you to your perfect property in this warm, inviting town.

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Housing & Demographic Overview

Key insights about the community

Data as of September 2026

HOUSING DATA (September 2026)

Median Price per SqFt$173
Median Listing Price$285,925
Median Days on Market99
Active Listings48
New Listings8
Total Listings (Active + Pending)70
Avg Listing Price$376,370
Avg Listing Price Change MoM-6%
Avg Listing Price Change YoY-14%

HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW

Family Size2.74
Family Dual Income27.3
Median Household Income$32,783
Median Individual Income$23,039
Home Ownership72.4%
Home Value$109,081
Median Rent$727
Rent Burden46.6%
Poverty20.0%

EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS

EDUCATION

  • No Highschool Degree or GED13.2%
  • Highschool Education33.4%
  • Some College34.3%
  • Bachelors Degree14.3%
  • Graduate Degree4.8%
  • Total College or Above19.1%
  • Stem Degree44.5%

GENDER BREAKDOWN

  • Male48.1%
  • Female51.9%

MARITAL STATUS

  • Married40.6%
  • Divorced21.4%
  • Never Married23.5%
  • Widowed14.5%

CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN

CITY DATA

CityBenson
State IDAZ
Population4,880

AGE BREAKDOWN

Age Group% of Population
Under 1820.3%
19–297.5%
30–398.7%
40–4910.3%
Age Group% of Population
50–5910.5%
60–6917.2%
70–7916.1%
80+9.4%

WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER

WORKFORCE

Labor Force Participation39.2%
Unemployment Rate5.3%
Disabled24.0%

ETHNICITY

White89.7%
Black1.5%
Asian0.9%
Native American2.8%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other1.2%
Multiple3.8%

OTHER

Hispanic28.9%
Limited English3.5%
Health Uninsured5.5%
Veteran15.0%

Local Discussions

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  1. Is Benson, AZ a good place to buy a house?

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  3. What should home buyers know about the Benson, AZ housing market?

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  4. Is it better to buy or rent a home in Benson, AZ?

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  5. What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Benson, AZ?

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  6. How much income do you need to buy a house in Benson, AZ?

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  7. How much are property taxes on a home in Benson, AZ?

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  8. What are the best neighborhoods in Benson, AZ for first-time home buyers?

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  9. What is it like to live in Benson, AZ?

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Top Real Estate Agents in Benson, AZ

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Keller Williams Southern Arizona

Tucson, AZ

5.0 (263 reviews)

14 Years of Experience

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Sierra Vista, AZ

5.0 (26 reviews)

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Stratton Group Keller Williams Integrity First Realty

Tucson, AZ

5.0 (55 reviews)

17 Years of Experience

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Neighborhoods in Benson, AZ

Get to know neighborhoods in Benson, ordered by the number of properties in the provider sample.

  • Mescal

    Mescal Lakes ↗

    Median asking price
    $76,750
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    163
    B

    Nearby schools · estimated

    6.3/10 · 3 schools

  • Rolling Hills Park

    Rolling Hills ↗

    Median asking price
    $135,000
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    18
    B

    Nearby schools · estimated

    6.3/10 · 3 schools

  • Red Hawk at J6 Ranch

    Red Hawk ↗

    Median asking price
    $299,900
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    5
    C

    Nearby schools · estimated

    5.6/10 · 5 schools

Data as of . Listing snapshots from Redfin; nearby-school rating estimates.

About these neighborhood estimates

Prices and counts describe active listings returned by the provider, excluding coming-soon and nearby search results. They are asking prices, not sold prices, and may not include every home for sale.

Nearby-school grades are FastExpert estimates from the average available ratings of unique public schools returned for sampled neighborhood properties. A: 8–10; B: 6–under 8; C: 4–under 6; D: 2–under 4; F: 1–under 2. Unrated schools are excluded. Nearby schools may not be assigned to a specific address.

Photos show identified local landmarks. Five neighborhoods are shown, ordered by property count. Median asking price breaks a tie.

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