Benton County, MO home prices
Benton County, MO: the typical home is worth $197,308 as of 2026-05, up +1.6% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $182/sq ft. Rent…
Benton County is cooling and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
2000: $81,030 → 2026: $197,308 (2.4×)
Market read
At $197,308, homes in Benton County sit 11% below the Missouri median ($222,586) and 16% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #70 of 113 Missouri counties by price.
Prices are holding steady (+1.6% in the last year) — a balanced market.
Homes here take a while to sell — a median 61 days on the market, with 23% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 3.9× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).
Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.
Home value history
Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →
Nearby counties
Morgan County, MO ($290,173) · Hickory County, MO ($204,619) · Henry County, MO ($224,385) · Pettis County, MO ($195,903) · Saint Clair County, MO ($214,873) · Camden County, MO ($320,559)
Frequently asked questions
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| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2012 | $81,030 |
| 2013 | $87,052 |
| 2014 | $92,199 |
| 2015 | $95,318 |
| 2016 | $109,677 |
| 2017 | $109,660 |
| 2018 | $112,885 |
| 2019 | $137,224 |
| 2020 | $147,419 |
| 2021 | $175,112 |
| 2022 | $198,832 |
| 2023 | $193,474 |
| 2024 | $181,289 |
| 2025 | $192,653 |
| 2026 | $196,241 |