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Benton, MO Housing Market
Leaning buyer's+0.5% YoY
Zillow, August 2026 · Refreshes monthlyRedfin, through May 2026 · No longer updatingFreddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 · Refreshes weekly
The typical home in Benton, MO is worth $201,939, rose 0.5% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $220,000, -15.4% year over year (through May 2026). With homes going under contract in about 58 days, Benton is a leaning buyer's. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $201,939 home is about $1,078/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Benton, MO
Typical home value
$201,939
+0.5% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$220,000
-15.4% year over year
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
58
Average pace
Redfin, through May 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$82,679
Home costs 2.4x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
96.5%
Selling below asking
Redfin, through May 2026
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Benton a buyer's or seller's market?
Leaning buyer's58 days on market96.5% of asking
Benton, MO is a leaning buyer's and homes selling in about 58 days. We classify markets from months of supply, sale-to-list ratio and days on market together — no single number decides it.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Benton housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Benton, MO. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $220,000 |
| Year-over-year price change | -15.4% |
| Median price per sq ft | $102/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 58 days |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 96.5% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 2 |
| Market condition | Leaning buyer's |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Benton is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Benton is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Benton home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in Benton, MO rose 64.5%, from $133,750 to $220,000. The live Zillow value series has rose 0.5% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped.
Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Benton?
Priced off the typical home value of $201,939 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $40,388 | $161,551 | $1,078/mo |
| 5% | $10,097 | $191,842 | $1,280/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $1,078, that implies roughly $46,203 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Benton earns $82,679, about $36,476 more than that threshold — the typical local household clears the payment on a typical local home with 20% down. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 2.4x — close to the historical 3x norm, which is unusual in 2026.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Benton?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Benton, MO, so we cannot compute a price-to-rent ratio here without borrowing a nearby market's rents and calling them local — which we will not do. The rent vs. buy calculator works with a rent figure you supply.
Is inventory rising or falling in Benton?
Active listings in Benton, MO went from 2 in June 2024 to 2 in February 2026, a +0.0% change. Inventory has been roughly flat, which usually keeps prices moving with rates rather than with local supply.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 3 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 | not published |
| December 2024 | 2 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 3 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 4 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 4 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 3 | not published |
| September 2025 | 1 | not published |
| November 2025 | 2 | not published |
| February 2026 | 2 | 1 |
Redfin, through February 2026
How does Benton compare to Missouri and the U.S.?
Benton homes sell for $220,000 — 26% below the Missouri median of $297,500. Against the national median of $410,700, Benton runs 46% lower. Year-over-year, Benton moved -15.4% against Missouri's +4.6% — a bigger swing than the state as a whole.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton, MO | $220,000 | -15.4% | 58 days |
| Missouri statewide | $297,500 | +4.6% | 27 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Benton
What buyers should watch
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $202 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $201,939 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Benton listing goes under contract in 58 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 96.5% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
- Your equity moved +0.5% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Benton varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Benton
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$125,000
250 County Highway 346
Benton, MO
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$130,000
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Benton, MO
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$130,000
Ridgeway Cir Lot 27
Benton, MO
Land4.92 acres
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$155,000
331 Chester St
Benton, MO
3 bd2 ba1,271 sqft$122/ft²
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$175,000
408 County Highway 505
Benton, MO
3 bd2 ba1,232 sqft$142/ft²
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$205,000
20 Aldean Ln
Benton, MO
0 bd1,377 sqft$149/ft²
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$234,900
24 Perry Dr
Benton, MO
3 bd2 ba1,530 sqft$154/ft²
House39,204 sqft lot
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$280,000
121 Missouri St
Benton, MO
4 bd3 ba2,591 sqft$108/ft²
House7,318 sqft lot
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$298,900
15 Concorde Ct
Benton, MO
3 bd2 ba1,800 sqft$166/ft²
House40,511 sqft lot
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$399,900
106 Alexis Ln
Benton, MO
4 bd3 ba3,302 sqft$121/ft²
House23,087 sqft lot
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$799,000
112 Park Rd
Benton, MO
4 bd4 ba5,562 sqft$144/ft²
House5.80 acres
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Sale-to-list:96.5%
How much do homes cost in Benton by property type?
How the Benton, MO market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $220,000 | $102/sq ft | 2 | 58 days |
| Townhouse | $329,900 | $85/sq ft | 1 | 56 days |
Who lives in Benton?
American Community Survey estimates for Benton. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
832
Households
341
Median income
$82,679/yr
Median age
46.7 years
Owner-occupied
69.8%
Median home value
$256,900
Median gross rent
$771/mo
Mean commute
21.6 min
69.8% of occupied homes in Benton are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $256,900 against Zillow's $201,939 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions.
Which public schools serve Benton?
4 schools tracked · 1,122 students
The largest public schools serving Benton, MO by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
SCOTT CO. ELEM.
Grades PK-5 · 401 students
THOMAS W. KELLY HIGH
Grades 9-12 · 315 students
KELSO ELEM.
Grades PK-8 · 210 students
SCOTT CO. MIDDLE
Grades 6-8 · 196 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near Benton, MO?
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Benton housing market FAQ
Is Benton a buyer's or seller's market?
Benton, MO is currently a leaning buyer's based on the supply, pace-of-sale and sale-to-list data we hold for this city. Redfin's public market tracker last published in May 2026, so this classification will not move until a new source fills that gap.
How much do homes cost in Benton?
The typical home in Benton, MO is worth $201,939 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $220,000, about $102 per square foot.
Is Benton cheaper than the rest of Missouri?
Benton's median sale price of $220,000 is 26% lower than the Missouri statewide median of $297,500, and 46% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Benton?
Homes in Benton, MO spent a median of 58 days on market before going under contract, versus 27 days statewide. That is a normal pace: enough time to see a home twice, not enough to wait a month. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Benton?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $201,939 home is about $1,078 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $46,203 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $82,679.
Are home prices rising in Benton?
The typical home value in Benton, MO rose 0.5% over the last 12 months, from $200,926 to $201,939 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Benton?
Benton ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Benton?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Benton, MO is a leaning buyer's, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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