Livability Score

58
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
Manokeek Wine and Spirits
Alcohol
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
White Plains Liquors
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
B & J Carry Out
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Dorchester Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Giant
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Lidl
Grocery Store
Parks (10) F
Bensville Park
Park
Dorchester Lake Park
Park
Turkey Hill Park
Park
Rail 2 Trail Park
Park
Main Playground
Playground
Excercise bench
Playground
Kids Playground
Playground
workout area
Playground
Excercise Area
Playground
excercise area
Playground
Dorchester Park
Park
Rail Trail Park
Park
Fountain Park
Park
Shops (0) F
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Burchmart
Convenience Store
Dash In
Convenience Store
Dash In
Convenience Store
Wawa
Convenience Store
Citi Trends
Clothing
Ashley HomeStore
Furniture
K&G Fashion Superstore
Clothing
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 3.6% take public transportation in Bensville.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
South Potomac Church & US 301
Bus Stop
Accokeek Park & Ride (MD 210 & MD 373)
Bus Stop
Saint Charles Town Plaza (Jo-ann's)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.6%
D-
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Bensville is 142/100 - which is 20% higher than Maryland.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A-
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crime B-

Bensville crime rates are 1,547 per 100k, which is 24% lower than Maryland
Property Crime
1,244 crimes per 100k
B+
Violent Crime
303 crimes per 100k
C+
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employment A+

The median income in Bensville is $140,060 - which is 84% higher than Maryland.
Med. Household Income
$140,060
A+
Unemployment Rate
2.7%
A-
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Waldorf Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services Station 12
Fire Station
Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Company 79
Fire Station
Hollywood Volunteer Fire Company 7
Fire Station
Maryland State Police - Barrack H
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Charles County Sheriff's Office
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
D-
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housing A+

Bensville home prices are $373,400 - which is 29% higher than Maryland
Home Price
$373,400
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
8%
B+
Home Affordability
2.7x (home price to income ratio)
A
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schools C-

The Bensville graduation rate is 94% - which is 9% higher than Maryland
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
94%
A+
Elementary Schools (0) F
William A. Diggs Elementary
Billingsley Elementary School
Theodore G. Davis Middle School
Beddow School - Waldorf Campus
Smca
William B. Wade Elementary School
Mattawoman Middle School
Waldorf Baptist Kindergarten & Preschool
Berry Elementary School
Dr. James Craik Elementary School
C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School
J. C. Parks Elementary School
Matthew Henson Middle School
High Schools (0) F
Westlake High School
North Point High School
Smca
Robert D. Stethem Educational Center
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ratings C-

Bensville has an overall rating of 62% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
C-
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes
C+
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Bensville Area Facts

  • Bensville has a Livability Score of 58/100, which is considered below average
  • Bensville crime rates are 24% lower than the Maryland average
  • Cost of living in Bensville is 20% higher than the Maryland average
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Meet Me at Bensville Park 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) I've been living in Bensville Maryland for the past 4 years and have enjoyed this small town community and the relax neighborhoods with very friendly neighbors that look out for one another. There are not a lot of shops, restaurants, and other amenities to provide you with an opp ...Read More ortunity to conveniently live here without having to commute to buy what you need. The school systems in Bensville are okay but we can have better school systems with a little bit of investment into them.

The best areas in Bensville is around the Bensville Park on Bensville Road where there are nice communities that have very expensively priced housing and give you opportunities to live in neighborhoods that are safe and convenient to all of the cities amenities. There is very little crime in Bensville so you can safely enjoy time outdoors and not fear any negative criminal activity in the city. If you're looking to relocate to Maryland, Bensville would be a great place if you're looking for a really small laid-back community to live in. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Bensville? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Bensville Park
      Dorchester Lake Park
      Turkey Hill Park
      Rail 2 Trail Park
      Main Playground
      Excercise bench
      Kids Playground
      workout area

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Manokeek Wine and Spirits
      Wendy's
      Subway
      Dairy Queen
      Domino's
      White Plains Liquors
      McDonald's
      Burger King

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Bensville? Of all people who commute, 3.6% take public transportation in Bensville.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Bensville a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors