Population
Holland
34,266
Benton
35,954
Median Income
Holland
$72,905
Benton
$69,638
Home Value
Holland
$235,800
Benton
$199,400
Rent
Holland
$1,143
Benton
$1,003
Crime Rate
Holland
3.84
Benton
4.14
Cost of Living
Holland
111.6
Benton
104.0
Avg Temp
Holland
N/A
Benton
N/A
Unemployment
Holland
2.1%
Benton
4.4%
How Similar Are Holland & Benton?
Benton is Holland's #13 most similar city
6 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Holland
34,266
Benton
35,954
Both cities have similar populations — Holland at 34,266 and Benton at 35,954.
Violent Crime
Holland
3.84
Benton
4.14
Both cities have similar violent crime — just a 7% difference.
Property Crime
Holland
12.31
Benton
22.65
Benton has a 46% higher property crime than Holland.
Political Leaning
Holland
62.9%
Benton
69.0%
Both cities lean Republican with similar vote shares — 9% difference.
Unemployment
Holland
2.1%
Benton
4.4%
Benton's unemployment is significantly higher than Holland's — 51% difference.
Median Income
Holland
$72,905
Benton
$69,638
Both cities have similar median income — just a 4% difference.
Home Values
Holland
$235,800
Benton
$199,400
Holland has a 15% higher home values than Benton.
Education
Holland
21.4%
Benton
18.8%
Holland has a 12% higher education than Benton.
Demographics
Holland
72.5%
Benton
80.3%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 10% difference.
Cost of Living
Holland
111.6
Benton
104.0
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 7% difference.
6 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. Holland and Benton share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Benton
Holland leads in 4 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Benton leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDBenton scores 103.1 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 127.3 in Holland. Holland scores 87.3 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 106.5 in Benton. Benton has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,147 vs $1,267 in Holland (10% lower).
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Housing Market — Benton leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSBenton has a median property tax of $1,321 vs $3,066 in Holland (132% lower). Holland has a median home value of $235,800 vs $199,400 in Benton (18% higher). Benton has a median rent of $1,003 vs $1,143 in Holland (14% lower).
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Vacancy Rate
Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy — Holland leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSHolland has a unemployment rate of 2.1% compared to 4.4% in Benton. Holland has a work from home of 8.8% compared to 7.5% in Benton. Benton has a poverty rate of 10.1% compared to 10.9% in Holland.
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Crime & Safety — Holland leads
Source: FBI UCRBenton has a property crime clearance of 32.5% compared to 10.3% in Holland. Holland has a burglary rate (per 1k) of 1.01 compared to 2.37 in Benton. Holland has a property crime rate (per 1k) of 12.31 compared to 22.65 in Benton.
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Violent Crime Clearance
Property Crime Clearance
Weather & Climate
Source: NOAA / Open-MeteoAvg Annual Temperature
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Schools & Education
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauHolland has a bachelor's degree or higher of 21.4% compared to 18.8% in Benton. Benton has a high school diploma or higher of 40.0% compared to 37.6% in Holland.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSBenton has a population of 35,954, about 1x the size of Holland (34,266). Holland skews younger with a median age of 32.0 vs 37.8.
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Black
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Asian
Holland
Benton
Healthcare — Holland leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareHolland: 4.5 vs Benton: 3.0 for avg cms rating (out of 5). Holland: 5 vs Benton: 4 for with emergency services.
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Transportation & Commute — Holland leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSHolland has a public transit of 0.5% compared to 0.0% in Benton. Holland has a work from home of 8.8% compared to 7.5% in Benton. Benton has a drive alone of 81.5% compared to 71.2% in Holland.
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