Benton County, Missouri Housing Market
In Benton County, Missouri, the median home value is $177,900, with a median monthly rent of $773. This places Benton County at #1669 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #44 within Missouri.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $719
- Establishments: 521
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 4
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 7,975 (avg $54,264)
- Outflow: 7,276 (avg $52,111)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Benton County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 64735 | 229.4 | -0.96% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Benton County | Missouri Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $177,900 | $175,712 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $773 | $782 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 83.8% | 73.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 19.2 | 18.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Benton County is 1.2% above the Missouri state average and 21.9% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $773/month is 1.2% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 19.2, the buy-vs-rent decision in Benton County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Benton County has an owner-occupancy rate of 83.8%, compared to 73.7% in Missouri 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware County | Iowa | $177,900 | $764 |
| Florence County | South Carolina | $177,900 | $954 |
| Barren County | Kentucky | $178,000 | $796 |
| Madison County | Arkansas | $178,100 | $729 |
| Juneau County | Wisconsin | $177,700 | $879 |
Other Counties in Missouri
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nodaway County | $177,500 | $786 | 62.3% |
| Montgomery County | $178,700 | $788 | 73.4% |
| Hickory County | $176,100 | $648 | 82.4% |
| Bollinger County | $179,800 | $694 | 82.3% |
| Gasconade County | $179,900 | $743 | 80.9% |
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).