Real Estate Investing in Benton, Arkansas

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 57,932 • Saline County

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Should you buy in Benton, AR? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (75/100)

Solid choice — stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.0% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $252,702
Avg Monthly Rent $1,509
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Benton Real Estate

With a sizable population across 2 ZIPs, Benton shows the kind of lackluster fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

Across Benton's 2 ZIPs, fundamentals run soft: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Rent trends and price trends in Benton are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Arkansas.

The 0% renter share in Benton masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Avg Home Value
$252,702
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,509
1% Rule
✗ Below
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ZIP Codes in Benton, AR

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Frequently Asked Questions About Benton, AR

What monthly rent should investors expect in Benton, AR?

Rental rates in Benton, AR average $1,509/mo. Tenant demand and $253K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

Is housing expensive in Benton, AR?

Benton, AR home values average about $253K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $1,509/mo in monthly income.

Is Benton, AR a smart market for rental property?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Benton, AR reflects its $253K prices and $1,509/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within AR.

Do rentals sit vacant long in Benton, AR?

Expect elevated vacancy in Benton, AR. Rents at $1,509/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

Are renters plentiful in Benton, AR?

Benton, AR draws a measured base of working renters. Demand at the $1,509/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

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