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Benton City, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Benton County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,559
Population
1,429/sq mi density
$52,581
Median Income
$24,396 per capita
$262,800
Home Value
$418,242 Zillow
$1,159
Median Rent
38.0% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
279 sunny days/yr
113
Violent Crime/100K
1,627 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$52,581 median income, 2.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$262,800 home value, $1,159/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
113 violent crimes/100K
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)
$418,242
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
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 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) | $418,242 |
| 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 Market | 221 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 36.4% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 11 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $265 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 72.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,353 |
| Median Year Built | 1988 |
| Rent Burden | 38.0% |