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Benton, AR

Benton, AR.

Population: 28,712 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Benton, AR is $207,834 — up 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $222,034 after a median 46 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,388/month. 14 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, lightning, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$207,834

Median home value

+3.2%

1-year change

46

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$207,834
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+7.9%
5-year appreciation
+23.5%
10-year appreciation
+63.6%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$208,035
House Price Index (state)
371.7 (+4.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$222,034
Median list price
$240,000
Median price per sqft
$147
1-year sale-price change
+5.7%
Median days on market
46 days
Homes sold (recent period)
118
For-sale inventory
153
Sale-to-list ratio
97.7%
Active listings
123
1-year forecast
+0.8%
Days to pending
50 days
New listings (monthly)
46

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,388/mo
1-year rent change
+7.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$696/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,066/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,386/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,600/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
14
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
3
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
BENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT, BRYANT SCHOOL DISTRICT, HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
ANGIE GRANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, BENTON HIGH SCHOOL, CALDWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, BENTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PERRIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, hail, heatWave, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 55% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
64.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
65.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
55.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.4 in
Annual snowfall
2.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
30,710
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
26,930

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site (24 mi)
National parks include
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, Hot Springs National Park
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Hiller Ultralight Flightpark (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Saline County Regional Airport (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SALINE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+997 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Housing built before 1970
28.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
40.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,111
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
73.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,112
Average weekly wage
$868
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
488

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BentonState medianUS median
Median home value$207,834$185,100$289,727
Median sale price$222,034$220,950$325,000
Median days on market46 days61 days51 days
Typical rent$1,388/mo$1,278/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,111$628$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Benton, AR?
$207,834.
What is the median sale price in Benton, AR?
$222,034.
How long do homes take to sell in Benton, AR?
Median days on market: 46 days.
What is typical rent in Benton, AR?
Typical rent: $1,388/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Benton, AR?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, hail, heatWave, inlandFlooding.
Is Benton, AR in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Benton, AR?
Risk to homes is higher than 55% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Benton, AR?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Benton, AR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Benton, AR?
14 schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Benton, AR walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Benton, AR?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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