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Benton City, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Benton County County
Benton City, WA
At a Glance
How Benton City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Benton City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Benton City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Benton City residents earn a median household income of $52,581 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,396. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,416 business establishments, including 479 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Benton City is $262,800 , 7% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $418,242. Median rent is $1,159/month, with 38.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Benton City reports 113 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,627/100K.
Education
8.9% of adults in Benton City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 84.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Benton City has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.