Benton City, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Benton County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,559 Population 1,429/sq mi density
$52,581 Median Income $24,396 per capita
$262,800 Home Value $431,958 Zillow
$1,159 Median Rent 38.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$52,581 median income, 4.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$262,800 home value, $1,159/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$262,800
7% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,159/mo
0% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
72.5%
11% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,353
Median year built: 1988

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$262,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$431,958
Redfin Median Sale
$547,380
Median Sale Price
$547,380
Median List Price
$384,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

72.5%
Owner-Occupied
27.5%
Renter-Occupied
73%
28%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio
$1,122/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,268/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,538/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,071/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,385/mo
Census median rent: $1,159/mo

Market Indicators (Redfin)

Median Sale Price
$547,380
Median Days on Market
221 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
36.4%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$265
Active Inventory
11
homes for sale

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
38.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
23% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1988
Average age of housing stock: 38 years
Homeownership Rate
72.5%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$262,800
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$431,958
Redfin Median Sale$547,380
Median Sale Price$547,380
Median List Price$384,950
Price Per Sq Ft$265

Rent

Census Median Rent$1,159
FMR Studio$1,122
FMR 1-Bedroom$1,268
FMR 2-Bedroom$1,538
FMR 3-Bedroom$2,071
FMR 4-Bedroom$2,385

Market

Days on Market221
Sale-to-List Ratio1.0%
Price Drops36.4%
Homes Sold4
Active Inventory11
Price Per Sq Ft$265

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied72.5%
Renter-Occupied27.5%
Homeownership Rate72.5%
Total Housing Units1,353
Median Year Built1988
Rent Burden38.0%