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Benson, NC

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The best small town in North Carolina

Commuter Suburban Affordable Pastoral Historic

The self-proclaimed best small town in North Carolina, Benson offers a true sense of small town charm, boasting a supportive community, safe residential streets, and a laidback lifestyle. A blend of rural and suburban land, Benson blends a secluded feel with historic attractions and a thriving downtown district that hosts various community events throughout the year.

The city of Benson is all about supporting local businesses and historic attractions like the Benson Museum of Local History. Benson is host to the largest festival in Johnston County celebrating the city’s agricultural and farming history. This cozy town is located 32 miles south of Raleigh and 31 miles northeast of Fayetteville, so it’s the perfect community for commuters. Shopping, dining, and entertainment options galore are just a short drive from Benson!

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Benson, NC is $426 for one bedroom, $503 for two bedrooms, and $549 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Benson has increased by 2.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$426/month
783 Sq Ft
House
$1,646/month
409 Sq Ft
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Transportation

36

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

36

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Meadow Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

609 Students

8
out of 10

Benson Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

608 Students

7
out of 10

Benson Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

511 Students

4
out of 10

Meadow Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

609 Students

8
out of 10

Mcgee's Crossroads Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

749 Students

6
out of 10

Benson Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

511 Students

4
out of 10

West Johnston High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,469 Students

4
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.