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Benton

#2 in Best Places to Live in Saline County
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Little Rock, AR
  • 56 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Benton is a suburb of Little Rock with a population of 34,034. Benton is in Saline County and is one of the best places to live in Arkansas. Living in Benton offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Benton and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Benton are highly rated.
    About Benton...
    Population
    34,034

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $140,300
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $766
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      32%
    • Own
      68%
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    Benton Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      388.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      46.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      60.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      621.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,074.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      287.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      13%

    Working in Benton

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $53,817
    National
    $55,322
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    Benton Reviews

    56 reviews
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    It's "hometown". Good people. Safe community. It has many things to do for all ages. Farmers market, excellent dining, shopping, and activities. Schools are wonderful. People are friendly and helpful. Benton is your one stop destination for everything you could possibly need.
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    I love that Benton has multiple places to eat and that there are a lot of things to do. I really enjoy the River Center they just opened up, I go there at least 4 days out of the week. I’m so glad they have the River Center open now!
    Benton is a wonderful community. They have a great school system. There is an amazing park for kids and adults. The park includes walking trails, jungle gyms,sports areas, a skate park, and a slashpad. Benton has a beautiful new community center for kids, seniors, and adults. They also have a new boys and girls club, which is loved by all the kids in the community. When I moved to Benton I was astounded by the compassion people show to one another in the community. Benton is lacking local fun for teenagers. They should create a place just for them.