Benton, Redding, CT
Benton — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Benton, Redding, Connecticut. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection licensing database.
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Benton Neighborhood Overview
Benton is a neighborhood in Redding, California, primarily within the 96001 ZIP code. It presents a balanced housing market, categorized as Mid-Range, with a median home value of $369,800. The average home size is approximately 1,375 square feet, offering a mix of housing options. The neighborhood has a solid homeownership rate of 59.4%, with a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 40.6%, indicating a diverse community of both owners and tenants.
The local mortgage market activity, with 615 total HMDA loan originations in a recent period, shows strong buyer interest. Conventional loans made up the vast majority with 474 originations, while FHA loans accounted for 99 and VA loans for 42. For renters, the median gross rent is $1,199 per month. The median household income in Benton is $70,701, which aligns with the area's mid-range market positioning and provides context for the local cost of living.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 134 neighborhoods in Redding.
Benton Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $370K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $71K |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.6% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 6.1% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Market Tier | Mid-Range |
| Primary ZIP Code | 96001 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 615 |
| VA Loan Originations | 42 |
| VA Loan Share | 6.8% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $399K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 474 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 99 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Benton, Redding
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Benton
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap — last updated 2026-07-14