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Benson, NC Area Guide

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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Benson, NC is $439 for one bedroom, $518 for two bedrooms, and $566 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Benson has increased by 2.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$439/month
783 Sq Ft
House
$2,078/month
1,776 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 100

Schools

Meadow Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

609 Students

Benson Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

608 Students

Mcgee's Crossroads Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

749 Students

Meadow Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

609 Students

Benson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

511 Students

West Johnston High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,469 Students

Points of Interest

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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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.