Benson, Pennsylvania

About Benson

Benson, PA is a tiny community located in southwestern Pennsylvania counting 179 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Benson is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.35 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 511 residents per square mile.

📰 Benson News Today

• Janice Anne Benson Obituary | Campbell Funeral Homes | Richboro, PA Tribute Archive · Aug 13
• John D Benson Obituary (2026) - Port Allegany, PA - Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc. - Port Allegany Legacy obituary · Jul 10
• Franklin T. Benson Fulton County News · Apr 29
• James Benson Obituary (1948 - 2026) - Ligonier, PA obits.pennlive.com · Jan 8
• 1632-00 Benson St, Philadelphia, PA 19152 Realtor.com · May 24

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Benson Unique

• One of 7 places in the US named Benson — but the Pennsylvania one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southwestern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• William H Hoppee Quemahoning Dam & Steelmaking Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Benson

• Quemahoning Family Recreation Area reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Benson

🏘️ Nearby Communities