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MN area data

Benson, MN

Benson, MN.

Population: 4,677 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$191,819
1-year appreciation
+4.8%
3-year appreciation
+14.9%
5-year appreciation
+41.0%
10-year appreciation
+86.7%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$192,274
House Price Index
429.3 (+3.3% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
3

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
3

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
27.7 in
Annual snowfall
52.2 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Benson Municipal Airport (BBB) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-39 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,960
Median annual property tax
$1,529
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
73.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,847
Average weekly wage
$1,153
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
14

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

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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