Benson Town, NY
Living in Benson Town
Bikeability
70
Walkability
52
Commute
26
Public Transit
23
Affordability
55
Public Safety
98
Airports
23
Hospitals
11
Colleges
93
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
65
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
361
Population
+209 (2010–19)
41 y
Median Age
-9 (2010–19)
39%
College-Educated
+10% (2010–19)
76%
Family Households
-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate24%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree32%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone24%
Economy
$66k
Median Household Income
+$7.8k (2010–19)
94%
Above Poverty
34 mi
Average Commute
94%
Lived Here Last Year
-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector47%
Self-employed39%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Military1%
Sales and office45%
Service12%
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van90%
Walked4%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$155k
Median Home Value
-$17k (2010–19)
8%
Built 2000 or Later
$838
Median Monthly Rent
-$112 (2010–19)
42%
Owner-Occupied
+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached88%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier26%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Fuel oil, kerosene57%
LP gas16%
Utility gas7%
Wood16%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benson Town
United States45
New York39
Hamilton County3
Property Crime in Benson Town
United States48
New York28
Hamilton County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 3 | 23 |
| Feb | 22 | 3 | 16 |
| Mar | 32 | 4 | 13 |
| Apr | 45 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 4 | 3 |
| Dec | 26 | 4 | 16 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benson Town
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding68
Tornado13
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benson Town, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benson Town, NY
Shady Lane School
23 miles, S
Millcreek School
24 miles, SW
St Marys Institute
26 miles, S
St Mary's Institute
26 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Benson Town, NY
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benson Town, NY
Nathan Littauer Hospital
15 miles, S
St Mary's Healthcare
24 miles, S
Little Falls Hospital
30 miles, SW
Saratoga Hospital
32 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Benson Town, NY
Albany International Airport
47 miles, SE
Syracuse Hancock International Airport
89 miles, W
Watertown International Airport
96 miles, NW
Burlington International Airport
102 miles, NE