Benton, LA 71006 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Benton, LA—71006

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$343,000

1.8% YoY Growth

Household Income

$91,300

29.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

24.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

-1.3%

Median Rent

$2,000

11.2% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$550

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$1,900

17.2% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Benton, LA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Benton, LA is $343,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.8%. This indicates that home prices in Benton, LA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.3%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$343,000	1.8%
Single Family	$343,000	2.1%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Benton, LA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Benton, LA is $2,190, with a year-over-year rent change of 11.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Benton, LA is 2-bedrooms: $850, 3-bedrooms: $1,910, 4-bedrooms: $2,440. The most common rental property sizes in Benton, LA are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 68.2% and 14.0% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,000	$2,190
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	$550	$850
3 Bed Rent	$1,900	$1,910
4 Bed Rent	$2,300	$2,440

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

2.4%

1 Bedroom

10.8%

2 Bedrooms

14.0%

3 Bedrooms

68.2%

4 Bedrooms

4.6%

Property Listings — Benton, LA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Benton, LA is 92. This is a increase of 23.0% 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 24.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$448,000	-4.0%
Listing Count	94	26.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.0%	26.0%
Days on Market	89	24.0%

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Demographics — Benton, LA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Benton, LA has a population of 15,300, which has increased by 17.5% over the past 5 years. Benton, LA is a popular place for families, as children make up 27.4% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 34.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 10.8% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	15,300	17.5%
% Under 18	27.4%	11.4%
% Seniors	18.2%	3.4%
% WFH	10.8%	440.0%
% w/ College Degree	34.2%	28.6%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Benton, LA is a predominantly white area, with 76.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 0.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Benton, LA is black, making up 9.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.1% of the population in Benton, LA, and this percentage has decreased by 64.5% 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	76.5%	0.7%
% Black	9.3%	-48.3%
% Hispanic	3.2%	-25.6%
% Asian	0.8%	-11.1%
% Foreign Born	1.1%	-64.5%

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Mortgage and Risk — Benton, LA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 242 mortgage originations in Benton, LA, of which 67.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 73.0%, with 35.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Benton, LA. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 9.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	242
% Conventional Loans	67.0%
% Government Loans	33.0%
% Investor Loans	5.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	9.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Benton, LA

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	50
Total Units Section 8	50
% Rentals under Section 8	7.2%
% Occupied Section 8	91.6%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,040
2 Bedroom	$640	$550	$1,190
3 Bedroom	-$360	$1,900	$1,540
4 Bedroom	-$670	$2,300	$1,630

Benton, LA—71006

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Benton, LA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Benton, LA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Benton, LA

Demographics — Benton, LA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Benton, LA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Benton, LA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Benton, LA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Benton, LA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Bossier City, LA

Plain Dealing, LA

Princeton, LA

Haughton, LA

Belcher, LA

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.5
Median Home Price	$343,000
Median Household Income	$91,300

Benton, LA—71006

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Benton, LA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Benton, LA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Benton, LA

Demographics — Benton, LA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Benton, LA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Benton, LA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Benton, LA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Benton, LA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Bossier City, LA

Plain Dealing, LA

Princeton, LA

Haughton, LA

Belcher, LA

Frequently Asked Questions

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