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Benton, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Saline County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
35,954
Population
1,556/sq mi density
$69,638
Median Income
$38,002 per capita
$199,400
Home Value
$238,319 Zillow
$1,003
Median Rent
26.1% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
570
Violent Crime/100K
3,574 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$69,638 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$199,400 home value, $1,003/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
570 violent crimes/100K (50% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$199,400
29% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,003/mo
14% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
65.1%
0% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
15,522
Median year built: 1994
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$199,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$238,319
Median Sale Price
$236,000
Median List Price
$240,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
65.1%
Owner-Occupied
34.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,007/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,115/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,347/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,873/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,213/mo
Census median rent:
$1,003/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,396/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
64 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
34
Price Drops
22.2%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$141
Active Inventory
149
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
16% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1994
Average age of housing stock: 32 years
Homeownership Rate
65.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $199,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $238,319 |
| Median Sale Price | $236,000 |
| Median List Price | $240,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $141 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,003 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,396 |
| FMR Studio | $1,007 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,115 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,347 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,873 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,213 |
Market
| Days on Market | 64 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 22.2% |
| Homes Sold | 34 |
| Active Inventory | 149 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $141 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 65.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 15,522 |
| Median Year Built | 1994 |
| Rent Burden | 26.1% |