Benton County, Iowa Housing Market
In Benton County, Iowa, the median home value is $208,200, with a median monthly rent of $826. This places Benton County at #1321 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #21 within Iowa.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,003
- Establishments: 648
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 28
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 10,482 (avg $80,594)
- Outflow: 10,104 (avg $81,255)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Benton County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52301 | 237.5 | +2.32% | 2025 |
| 2 | 52345 | 189.6 | -5.32% | 2025 |
| 3 | 52352 | 190.5 | — | 2024 |
| 4 | 52349 | 230.3 | +14.70% | 2025 |
| 5 | 52208 | 191.4 | -6.17% | 2025 |
| 6 | 52351 | 180.7 | +1.23% | 2025 |
| 7 | 52315 | 205.9 | — | 2025 |
| 8 | 52224 | 255.0 | — | 2024 |
| 9 | 52206 | 206.8 | +3.44% | 2025 |
| 10 | 50651 | 205.5 | +0.65% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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View Mortgage Guide for Benton County →How Benton County Compares
| Metric | Benton County | Iowa Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $208,200 | $171,037 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $826 | $832 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 85.0% | 75.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.0 | 17.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Benton County is 21.7% above the Iowa state average and 8.6% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $826/month is 0.7% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.0, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Benton County has an owner-occupancy rate of 85.0%, compared to 75.8% in Iowa and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | Ohio | $208,100 | $922 |
| McLean County | Illinois | $208,400 | $1,009 |
| Stutsman County | North Dakota | $208,400 | $774 |
| Meade County | Kentucky | $207,900 | $1,026 |
| Madison County | Nebraska | $208,500 | $881 |
Other Counties in Iowa
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poweshiek County | $209,300 | $883 | 71.2% |
| Cedar County | $211,300 | $879 | 81.5% |
| Boone County | $212,400 | $845 | 80.0% |
| Washington County | $203,900 | $879 | 74.0% |
| Linn County | $214,300 | $945 | 73.5% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).