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Benton County, AR home prices

Benton County, AR: the typical home is worth $386,647 as of 2026-05, up +2.4% over the past year and +246.9% since 2000. Listings run about $223/sq ft…

Data as of · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

Benton County is cooling and overvalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+2.4%Cooling
Valuation+15%Elevated
Affordability8/10Very affordable
Market64 daysBalanced

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1977: $45,521 → 2026: $386,647 (8.5×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$386,6472026-05
1-year+2.4%
5-year+46.3%
10-year+122.1%
Since 2000+246.9%
Population321k2024
Median income$92,6322023 · 4.2× income
Median rent$1,565/mo2026 · 4.9% gross yield
New homes/yr4,4532024
Price / sq ft$223listings
Days on market642026-06
Active listings2,3152026-06
Price cuts20%of listings

Market read

At $386,647, homes in Benton County sit 131% above the Arkansas median ($167,530) and 65% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #1 of 74 Arkansas counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+2.4% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 64 days on the market, with 20% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.2× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~15% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$1,909/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,565/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

McDonald County, MO ($235,291) · Washington County, AR ($353,981) · Delaware County, OK ($291,142) · Barry County, MO ($242,534) · Madison County, AR ($275,108) · Adair County, OK ($180,689)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Benton County, AR?
The typical home in Benton County is worth $386,647 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Benton County rising or falling?
Prices are up +2.4% over the past year and +246.9% since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Benton County affordable?
At 4.2× the local median income of $92,632, Benton County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Benton County?
Median rent is $1,565/mo — a gross rental yield of 4.9% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Benton County?
Homes here take a median of 64 days to sell, with 20% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$111,444
2001$117,210
2002$120,391
2003$124,485
2004$133,216
2005$149,408
2006$168,703
2007$174,008
2008$167,609
2009$158,467
2010$148,818
2011$138,055
2012$135,339
2013$143,591
2014$154,046
2015$161,102
2016$169,798
2017$184,799
2018$197,180
2019$205,619
2020$217,554
2021$246,256
2022$303,978
2023$344,264
2024$357,954
2025$374,453
2026$386,258