Benton, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Bossier Parish County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
2,408
Population
956/sq mi density
$59,744
Median Income
$31,075 per capita
$192,800
Home Value
$351,845 Zillow
$829
Median Rent
33.1% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$59,744 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$192,800 home value, $829/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$192,800
32% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$829/mo
29% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
65.2%
0% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,027
Median year built: 1981
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$192,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$351,845
Redfin Median Sale
$318,000
Median Sale Price
$318,000
Median List Price
$360,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
65.2%
Owner-Occupied
34.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$763/mo
1 Bedroom
$832/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,007/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,298/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,508/mo
Census median rent:
$829/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$318,000
Median Days on Market
79 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
11.8%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$163
Active Inventory
17
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1981
Average age of housing stock: 45 years
Homeownership Rate
65.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $192,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $351,845 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $318,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $318,000 |
| Median List Price | $360,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $163 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $829 |
| FMR Studio | $763 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $832 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,007 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,298 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,508 |
Market
| Days on Market | 79 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 11.8% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 17 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $163 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 65.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,027 |
| Median Year Built | 1981 |
| Rent Burden | 33.1% |