Benton County, MN home prices

Benton County, MN: the typical home is worth $314,174 as of 2026-05, up +3.7% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $180/sq ft. Rent…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1986: $100,746 → 2026: $314,174 (3.1×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $314,174, homes in Benton County sit 15% above the Minnesota median ($272,151) and 34% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #30 of 87 Minnesota counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+3.7% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 46 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 ~26% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$1,551/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,048/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Sherburne County, MN ($390,542) · Mille Lacs County, MN ($315,695) · Morrison County, MN ($312,917) · Stearns County, MN ($320,256) · Isanti County, MN ($341,503) · Wright County, MN ($397,230)