In Benton, Minnesota, the median home price is $315,762, compared with the Minnesota median of $351,203; median household income is $74,410; the population is 41,593; schools rate 6.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 289.2 per 100k; and the average commute is 23.2 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Benton at a glance
Population
41,593
Median Household Income
$74,410
Typical Home Value
$315,762
School District Rating
6.1
Violent Crime Rate
289.2
Avg Commute Time
23.2
About Benton
Benton has a population of 41,593. The median home value is $315,762, 10% below the Minnesota median. Median household income is $74,410 (16% below the Minnesota median). The most populated towns are Sauk Rapids, St. Cloud, and Watab.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Benton
19 towns, by population.
- Sauk Rapids13,852 pop.
- St. Cloud7,102 pop.
- Watab3,433 pop.
- Foley2,675 pop.
- Sartell2,213 pop.
- Rice2,085 pop.
- Minden1,428 pop.
- St. George1,162 pop.
- Maywood1,041 pop.
- Mayhew Lake1,031 pop.
- Langola980 pop.
- Granite Ledge926 pop.
- Gilmanton906 pop.
- Glendorado846 pop.
- Alberta720 pop.
- Graham507 pop.
- Sauk Rapids453 pop.
- Gilman233 pop.
- Royalton0 pop.
County rankings in Minnesota
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Benton at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Benton?
- Benton has a population of 41,593 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Benton?
- The median home value in Benton is $315,762. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Benton?
- Median household income in Benton is $74,410 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Benton in?
- Benton is in Minnesota.
- How many towns are in Benton?
- Benton contains 19 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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