Benson is a small town of 1,816 in Utah, with a median household income of $69,188
and a 7.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Benson stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Benson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Benson city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.9
Benson's overall cost of living index is 92.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Benson costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Benson, UT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$266,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$946
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$69,188
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Benson's violent crime rate is 122.4 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
122.4 /100k
Property Crime
711.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Benson is served primarily by Cache District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Benson, UT
National Avg
School District
Cache District
—
Elementary Schools
17
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
36.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Benson sees average highs of 31.9°F in January
and 89.1°F in July,
with 16.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 44.0 inches of snow per year.
Benson's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Benson roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $266,800 and median rent is $946/month.
Benson's violent crime rate is 122.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 711.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Benson are operated by Cache District.
The district has 17 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.0:1. 36.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Benson, UT has a population of 1,816, a median household income of $69,188, and an unemployment rate of 7.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Benson averages 31.9°F in January and 89.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.6 inches
with about 44.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Benson, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 84335.
The population of Benson, Utah is 1,816 with a median age of 32.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Benson: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $266,800, median household income $69,188, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Benson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
