Apartments for rent in Benton, AR

Benton, Arkansas is a small city with a population of just under 34,000. At an average age of just under 38, the city's population skews younger than most cities in Arkansas. Home ownership is more common than renting in Benton, and 32% of residents rent. The average rent of $802 per month is a bit above the state average.

Benton has a relatively high number of residents over the age of 25 who possess an Associate's degree (5%) compared to the state average. In addition, 11% have a Bachelor's degree and 6% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate. Many Benton residents work in one of two industries: healthcare and retail. Together, these industries make up 17% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 10% of the city's population works in sales, making it the top field in the city. With an average annual income of about $68,000, Benton workers bring in around $10,000 more than the average Arkansas resident. However, Benton compares less favorably to the national average of $73,345.

Benton has an average commute time of about 26 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the prevailing way to get to work, chosen by 46% of commuters, while public transportation is not used. Not many commuters walk to work.