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Benson, AZ

Benson, AZ.

Population: 10,019 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Benson, AZ is $253,072 — up 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $273,995 after a median 71 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,147/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, heat wave, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 0.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$253,072

Typical home value

+0.1%

1-year change

71

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$253,072
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
+1.3%
5-year appreciation
+15.0%
10-year appreciation
+78.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2022)
$256,263
House Price Index (state)
567.9 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$273,995
Median list price
$279,000
Median price per sqft
$164
1-year sale-price change
+3.2%
Median days on market
71 days
Homes sold (recent period)
56
For-sale inventory
68
Sale-to-list ratio
96.4%
Active listings
61
1-year forecast
-0.5%
New listings (monthly)
15

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,147/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$836/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,000/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,153/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,597/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,927/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$18.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
Benson Unified School District (79226), Cochise Technology District (79403)
Schools include
Benson Primary School, Benson High School, Benson Middle School, Benson Digital Learning Center, Benson Digital Learning Center Online

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, heat wave, inland flooding, wildfire, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · heat wave: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 96% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
57.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Apache Powder Co. (22.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
82.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
11.8 in
Annual snowfall
0.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
255
Days with Moderate air quality
106
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
328

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
173
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
276

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Saguaro National Park (20 mi)
National parks include
Saguaro National Park, Tumacácori National Historical Park, Fort Bowie National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Cascabel Central Landing Field (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMA) (28 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
BENSON HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+265 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1992
Housing built before 1970
15.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,189
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
53.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
24,238
Average weekly wage
$1,049
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
463

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BensonState medianUS median
Typical home value$253,072$389,675$288,527
Median sale price$273,995$379,000$325,000
Median days on market71 days65 days51 days
Typical rent$1,147/mo$1,708/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,189$1,519$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Benson, AZ?
$253,072.
What is the median sale price in Benson, AZ?
$273,995.
How long do homes take to sell in Benson, AZ?
Median days on market: 71 days.
What is typical rent in Benson, AZ?
Typical rent: $1,147/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Benson, AZ?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, heat wave, inland flooding, wildfire, drought.
Is Benson, AZ in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Benson, AZ. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Benson, AZ?
Risk to homes is higher than 96% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Benson, AZ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Benson, AZ?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Benson, AZ?
6 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Benson, AZ walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Benson, AZ?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Benson, AZ?
Regional Price Parity: 100.7 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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