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Benton, Illinois houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Benton, IL (Franklin County) — Census median home value $85,100, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year. Market data for Benton houses and the broader area.
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Benton, IL is in Franklin County, Illinois — this guide covers houses in Benton and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 7,076, with a median household income of $51,349. Census data puts the median value of houses in Benton at $85,100.
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Market overview
Benton housing market
Benton is in Franklin County, Illinois. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Benton and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$85,100
Population (Census ACS)
7,076
Median household income
$51,349
County price trend (2025)
0.45% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Benton market snapshot
Population
7,076
County
Franklin County
Median Household Income
$51,349
Median Home Value (city)
$85,100
Median Gross Rent
$776/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.5%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Benton's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $85,100.
County Price Trend
Franklin County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.45% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Benton has an estimated population of 7,076 and a median household income of $51,349, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Benton's Census-reported median home value works out to about 1.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 18% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Franklin County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Benton.
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Nearby communities include West City, Buckner, Hanaford, Ewing, Valier, Orient, West Frankfort, Christopher, North City, Sesser, Zeigler, Mulkeytown, Thompsonville, Freeman Spur, Macedonia, Royalton.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Ina (~9.5 mi), Nason (~11.6 mi), Bonnie (~13.1 mi), Johnston City (~13.3 mi), Waltonville (~15.5 mi), Whiteash (~15.9 mi), Herrin (~16.1 mi), Bush (~16.6 mi), Colp (~16.7 mi), Pittsburg (~16.8 mi), Spillertown (~17.1 mi), Du Quoin (~17.2 mi), Hurst (~17.5 mi), St. Johns (~17.6 mi), Energy (~17.7 mi), Belle Rive (~17.9 mi).
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Census & home facts
Benton data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
7,076
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$85,100
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$51,349
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$776
County FHFA annual change (2025)
0.45%
Census place type
city
County
Franklin County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
5.49 sq mi
Census GEOID
1705300
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Life in Benton
Schools
Frankfort CUSD 168 — 4 schools, 1,540 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Franklin addresses may be served by Frankfort CUSD 168, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Benton FAQ
What are houses worth in Benton, IL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Benton at $85,100.
How much do houses cost in Benton, IL?
For owner-occupied houses in Benton, Census ACS data shows a median value of $85,100. Active listing prices in Franklin County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Benton, IL?
Benton houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Franklin County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Benton, IL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Benton's population at approximately 7,076.
What's the median rent in Benton, IL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Benton at approximately $776 per month.
What is the median household income in Benton, IL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Benton at approximately $51,349.
Is the Benton housing market growing?
Franklin County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.45% annual change in 2025.
Is Benton, IL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Benton's median home value at about 1.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 18% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Benton, IL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Frankfort CUSD 168 for many Benton addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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