At a Glance
Median Income
$52,581
$24,396 per capita
Home Value
$262,800
Zillow: $431,958
Median Rent
$1,159/mo
38.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
84.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
14.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Benton City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 4.9% (36% above 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 $431,958. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 7.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population3,559
Median Age27.1 yrs
Density1,429/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born15.2%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,581
Per Capita$24,396
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$16,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,362
Housing
B+
Home Value$262,800
Rent$1,159
Ownership72.5%
Zillow$431,958
Housing Units1,353
Rent Burden38.0%
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death7,204/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain7.3 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation466 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+84.1%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Benton City was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Tri-Cities (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
15.2% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 479 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.