Benton County, TN home prices
Benton County, TN: the typical home is worth $189,157 as of 2026-05, up +9.4% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $159/sq ft. Rent…
Benton County is accelerating and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1996: $75,452 → 2026: $189,157 (2.5×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $189,157, homes in Benton County sit 27% below the Tennessee median ($258,138) and 19% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #80 of 95 Tennessee counties by price.
Prices are climbing fast (+9.4% in the last year) — a seller's market.
Homes here take a while to sell — a median 73 days on the market, with 23% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 3.6× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).
Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.
Home value history
Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →
Nearby counties
Humphreys County, TN ($253,850) · Henry County, TN ($220,576) · Carroll County, TN ($181,792) · Houston County, TN ($229,749) · Perry County, TN ($171,013) · Stewart County, TN ($245,543)
Frequently asked questions
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How fast do homes sell in Benton County?
| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2009 | $86,483 |
| 2010 | $81,341 |
| 2011 | $79,973 |
| 2012 | $78,980 |
| 2013 | $78,960 |
| 2014 | $81,494 |
| 2015 | $84,791 |
| 2016 | $89,585 |
| 2017 | $93,771 |
| 2018 | $95,338 |
| 2019 | $100,566 |
| 2020 | $115,581 |
| 2021 | $130,019 |
| 2022 | $155,911 |
| 2023 | $163,590 |
| 2024 | $170,484 |
| 2025 | $174,418 |
| 2026 | $180,490 |