Real Estate Investing in Benson, Arizona

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 9,860 • Cochise County

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Should you buy in Benson, AZ? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (52/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

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  • High vacancy: 20.9% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.1% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $254,232
Avg Monthly Rent $990
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Benson Real Estate

Benson (Arizona) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. firmly the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Benson is in that category.

Market conditions in Benson are soft. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

The 0% renter share in Benson masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Avg Home Value
$254,232
Avg Monthly Rent
$990
1% Rule
✗ Below
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ZIP Codes in Benson, AZ

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Frequently Asked Questions About Benson, AZ

How does Benson, AZ rate as a rental market?

Benson, AZ rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $254K and rents near $990/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

What do landlords charge for rent in Benson, AZ?

Expect rents around $990/mo per month in Benson, AZ. With home values at $254K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

What is the best play in Benson, AZ?

For Benson, AZ, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

Are renters plentiful in Benson, AZ?

Working renters make up the core of the Benson, AZ tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

Is Benson, AZ landlord-friendly?

AZ law landlord-friendly for landlords, and Benson inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

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