Benton County, WA home prices

Benton County, WA: the typical home is worth $450,687 as of 2026-05, up +0.2% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $266/sq ft. Rent…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $60,797 → 2026: $450,687 (7.4×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $450,687, homes in Benton County sit 3% above the Washington median ($437,550) and 93% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #19 of 39 Washington counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+0.2% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 52 days on the market, with 20% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 5.4× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~35% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$2,225/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,699/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Franklin County, WA ($421,705) · Walla Walla County, WA ($419,366) · Morrow County, OR ($314,342) · Umatilla County, OR ($312,964) · Yakima County, WA ($355,269) · Klickitat County, WA ($472,852)