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Benton, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
832
Population
1,300/sq mi density
$82,679
Median Income
$39,517 per capita
$256,900
Home Value
$197,653 Zillow
$771
Median Rent
21.6% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
261 sunny days/yr
891
Violent Crime/100K
4,126 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$82,679 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$256,900 home value, $771/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
891 violent crimes/100K (134% above avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$256,900
9% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$771/mo
34% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
69.8%
7% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
342
Median year built: 1978
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$256,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$197,653
Median Sale Price
$152,000
Median List Price
$280,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
69.8%
Owner-Occupied
30.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$690/mo
1 Bedroom
$708/mo
2 Bedroom
$929/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,194/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,453/mo
Census median rent:
$771/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$97
Active Inventory
3
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
21.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
30% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1978
Average age of housing stock: 48 years
Homeownership Rate
69.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $256,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $197,653 |
| Median Sale Price | $152,000 |
| Median List Price | $280,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $97 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $771 |
| FMR Studio | $690 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $708 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $929 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,194 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,453 |
Market
| Days on Market | 0 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 3 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $97 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 69.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 342 |
| Median Year Built | 1978 |
| Rent Burden | 21.6% |