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Benton City, Washington houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Benton City, WA (Benton County) — Census median home value $262,800, county listing prices down about 4.7% over the past year. Market data for Benton City houses and the broader area.
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Benton City, WA is in Benton County, Washington — this guide covers houses in Benton City and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 3,559, with a median household income of $52,581. Census data puts Benton City houses at a median value of $262,800 (all owner-occupied homes); Benton County's current median listing price runs $494,449, down about 4.7% over the past year.
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Market overview
Benton City housing market
Benton City is in Benton County, Washington. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Benton City and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$262,800
Population (Census ACS)
3,559
Median household income
$52,581
County price trend (2025)
3.09% 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 City market snapshot
Population
3,559
County
Benton County
Median Household Income
$52,581
Median Home Value (city)
$262,800
Median Listing Price (Benton County)
$494,449
Median Gross Rent
$1,159/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-4.7%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Benton City's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $262,800. Separately, Benton County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $494,449. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Benton County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.09% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Benton City has an estimated population of 3,559 and a median household income of $52,581, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Benton City's Census-reported median home value works out to about 5.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 26% 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: Benton County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Benton City.
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Nearby communities include West Richland, Richland, Prosser, Kennewick, Finley.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: West Pasco (~14.2 mi), Pasco (~17.1 mi), Grandview (~20.6 mi), Burbank (~24.1 mi), Mabton (~24.9 mi), Sunnyside (~25.4 mi), Basin City (~27.2 mi), Outlook (~29.7 mi), Wallula (~30.1 mi), Mesa (~31.2 mi), Granger (~34.5 mi), Zillah (~39.2 mi), Toppenish (~40.6 mi), Connell (~40.9 mi), Othello (~41.5 mi), Touchet (~41.6 mi).
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Census & home facts
Benton City data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
3,559
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$262,800
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$52,581
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,159
County FHFA annual change (2025)
3.09%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$494,449
Census place type
city
County
Benton County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
2.49 sq mi
Census GEOID
5305560
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Benton City
Schools
Kennewick School District — 33 schools, 19,311 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Benton addresses may be served by Kennewick School District, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Benton City FAQ
What are houses worth in Benton City, WA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Benton City at $262,800. Benton County's current median listing price runs $494,449, down about 4.7% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Benton City, WA?
For owner-occupied houses in Benton City, Census ACS data shows a median value of $262,800. Active listing prices in Benton County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Benton City, WA?
Benton City houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Benton 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 City, WA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Benton City's population at approximately 3,559.
What's the median rent in Benton City, WA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Benton City at approximately $1,159 per month.
What is the median household income in Benton City, WA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Benton City at approximately $52,581.
Is the Benton City housing market growing?
Benton County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.09% annual change in 2025.
Is Benton City, WA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Benton City's median home value at about 5.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 26% 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 City, WA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Kennewick School District for many Benton City addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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