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Benson, Arizona houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Benson, AZ (Cochise County) — Census median home value $145,700, county listing prices up about 3.1% over the past year. Market data for Benson houses and the broader area.
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Benson, AZ is in Cochise County, Arizona — this guide covers houses in Benson and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 5,331, with a median household income of $48,854. Census data puts the median value of houses in Benson at $145,700.
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Market overview
Benson housing market
Benson is in Cochise County, Arizona. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Benson and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$145,700
Population (Census ACS)
5,331
Median household income
$48,854
County price trend (2025)
3.13% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Benson market snapshot
Population
5,331
County
Cochise County
Median Household Income
$48,854
Median Home Value (city)
$145,700
Median Gross Rent
$759/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+3.1%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Benson's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $145,700.
County Price Trend
Cochise County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.13% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Benson has an estimated population of 5,331 and a median household income of $48,854, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Benson's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 19% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Benson
County guide: Cochise County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Benson.
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Nearby communities include St. David, Mescal, Whetstone, Dragoon, Huachuca City, Tombstone, Sierra Vista, Sunsites, Sierra Vista Southeast, Willcox, Miracle Valley, Palominas, Sunizona, Elfrida, Bisbee, McNeal.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: J-Six Ranchettes (~8.8 mi), Elgin (~20.9 mi), Vail (~22.6 mi), Rincon Valley (~25.1 mi), Sonoita (~25.1 mi), Corona de Tucson (~26.7 mi), Tanque Verde (~34.5 mi), Patagonia (~35.4 mi), Tucson (~35.8 mi), Sahuarita (~37.4 mi), Summit (~37.7 mi), Willow Canyon (~39.3 mi), Green Valley (~40.0 mi), Elephant Head (~40.2 mi), Kleindale (~42.1 mi), Catalina Foothills (~42.1 mi).
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Census & home facts
Benson data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
5,331
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$145,700
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$48,854
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$759
County FHFA annual change (2025)
3.13%
Census place type
city
County
Cochise County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
41.64 sq mi
Census GEOID
0405770
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Benson
Schools
Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) — 11 schools, 4,761 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Cochise addresses may be served by Sierra Vista Unified District (4175), but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Benson FAQ
What are houses worth in Benson, AZ?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Benson at $145,700.
How much do houses cost in Benson, AZ?
For owner-occupied houses in Benson, Census ACS data shows a median value of $145,700. Active listing prices in Cochise County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Benson, AZ?
Benson houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Cochise County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Benson, AZ?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Benson's population at approximately 5,331.
What's the median rent in Benson, AZ?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Benson at approximately $759 per month.
What is the median household income in Benson, AZ?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Benson at approximately $48,854.
Is the Benson housing market growing?
Cochise County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.13% annual change in 2025.
Is Benson, AZ affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Benson's median home value at about 3.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 19% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Benson, AZ?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) for many Benson addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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