Benton, KY 42025 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Benton, KY—42025

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$195,000

13.0% YoY Growth

Household Income

$66,900

24.6% YoY Growth

Days on Market

19.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

N/A

Median Rent

$950

33.5% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$950

36.6% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,150

9.5% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Benton, KY

Benton, KY lacks sufficient home price data for analysis.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$195,000	13.0%
Single Family	$195,000	10.8%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed	N/A	N/A

Rental Trends — Benton, KY

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Benton, KY is $1,030, with a year-over-year rent change of -33.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Benton, KY is 2-bedrooms: $1,020, 3-bedrooms: $1,150. The most common rental property sizes in Benton, KY are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 37.9% and 23.8% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$950	$1,030
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	$950	$1,020
3 Bed Rent	$1,150	$1,150
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

6.0%

1 Bedroom

23.8%

2 Bedrooms

37.9%

3 Bedrooms

21.3%

4 Bedrooms

5.4%

5+ Bedrooms

5.6%

Property Listings — Benton, KY

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Benton, KY is 64. This is a increase of 22.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 13.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$315,000	25.0%
Listing Count	56	-7.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	-7.0%
Days on Market	71	19.0%

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Demographics — Benton, KY

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Benton, KY has a population of 19,200, which has decreased by -1.8% over the past 5 years. Benton, KY is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 19.3% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 21.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 5.9% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	19,200	-1.8%
% Under 18	19.3%	-13.5%
% Seniors	23.9%	22.6%
% WFH	5.9%	321.4%
% w/ College Degree	21.3%	3.4%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Benton, KY is a predominantly white area, with 94.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 2.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Benton, KY is hispanic, making up 2.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.0% of the population in Benton, KY, and this percentage has decreased by 28.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	94.8%	-2.3%
% Black	0.8%	-11.1%
% Hispanic	2.1%	90.9%
% Asian	0.6%	200.0%
% Foreign Born	1.0%	-28.6%

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Mortgage and Risk — Benton, KY

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 366 mortgage originations in Benton, KY, of which 70.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 67.0%, with 30.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Benton, KY. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 11.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	366
% Conventional Loans	70.0%
% Government Loans	30.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	8.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	11.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Benton, KY

Benton, KY lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	278
Total Units Section 8	189
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	82.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$740
2 Bedroom	$10	$950	$960
3 Bedroom	$10	$1,150	$1,160
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,410

Benton, KY—42025

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Benton, KY

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Benton, KY

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Benton, KY

Demographics — Benton, KY

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Benton, KY

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Benton, KY

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Benton, KY

Home Price to Income Ratio

Benton, KY — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.4
Median Home Price	$195,000
Median Household Income	$66,900

Benton, KY—42025

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Benton, KY

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Benton, KY

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Benton, KY

Demographics — Benton, KY

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Benton, KY

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Benton, KY

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Benton, KY

Home Price to Income Ratio

Benton, KY — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Hardin, KY

Dexter, KY

Kirksey, KY

Almo, KY

Symsonia, KY

Frequently Asked Questions

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