Living in Benld, IL

Cost Of Living

The overall cost of living in this area is much lower than average. This includes everyday goods and services, as well as housing, utilities and health care.

Crime

With a lower than average crime rate per 100,000 people, this area could be considered a very safe place to live. Crime rates are based on both violent and property crimes.

Housing

This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

Ratings

Local residents have positive things to say about the proximity of restaurants, grocery stores, parks, public transit, friendliness of neighbors, sense of community and overall safety of the area.

Amenities

A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

Commute

Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

Employment

A low score in the employment category could indicate that this area struggles with high unemployment rates and low household income and income per capita levels.

Health & Safety

Poor air quality and the inaccessibility of certain health related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies could have all contributed to the low score in this category.

Schools

Lower than average education levels, poor reading and math scores, as well as the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools could all be factors in the low schools score.