Suburb
Benton
- A-Overall Grade
- Suburb of Little Rock, AR
- 62 reviews
- Public SchoolsA
- Crime & SafetyC+
- HousingA-
- NightlifeB-
- Good for FamiliesA-
- DiversityB+
- JobsA-
- WeatherB
- Cost of LivingA-
- Health & FitnessB
- Outdoor ActivitiesC+
- CommuteB-
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$144,900
National
$184,700Median Rent
$775
National
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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
- Assault438.6282.7
- Murder10.86.1
- Rape48.440.7
- Robbery72.7135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
- Burglary543.6500.1
- Theft2,6912,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft339.1284
Residents
Working in Benton
Jobs
A-
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$55,805
National
$55,322Places to Work in Benton
Benton Reviews
62 reviews
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I prefer going to Bryant, a nearby town, for most of my shopping (i.e. groceries, clothes, take-out, etc.). Particularly, the Benton Walmart is underwhelming; they're constantly out of products and poorly organized. Furthermore, Benton feels older, less hip, and the people are less educated or well-presented. Benton has a lot of stuff, though. I like the movie theater, the mini-golf course, some of the restaurants. They are currently doing significant construction in the are, which is frustrating. I understand it will make things better in the long run, but right now it is making for confusing traffic patterns and longer commute times. Also, I have no idea about any possible activities the town might have. Benton either has no community activities or just poorly advertises them, causing me to feel disconencted from my community.
I personally enjoy the town of Benton. It actually has a much more diverse community than one would expect but that's what makes it so unique! Benton itself doesn't have many places for entertainment which is something I would try to change, however, the community tries it's best to hold many events which are a blast to attend!
I've lived here for the last 8 years, and it's a great area! The school is great, and the people are so kind. The downtown area has great shops and food, and it's just a short drive to Little Rock!