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Benton, Pennsylvania · ZIP 17814

Benton — ZIP 17814

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Benton (17814) scores 84/100 — Good for Pennsylvania. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $259K.

84OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share0%
Property crime share100%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index72/100
Avg math proficiency53%
Avg reading proficiency61%
Schools nearby3

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index50/100
Typical home value$259K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$259K

Median Rent

—

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

521

Violent Crime

87

Property Crime

434

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Columbia County, Pennsylvania (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Benton Area HS09–12200
90%
55%
L R Appleman El SchKG–06308
52%
65%
Benton Area MS07–08100
17%
62%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

4,806

Median Income

$65K

Homeownership

81%

Median Age

50.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 17814 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 17814 has a school score of 72/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 17814 is approximately $259K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 17814 in Benton has an overall NeighborScore of 84/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.