Real Estate Investing in Benton, Kansas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,058 • Butler County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (66/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • Elevated vacancy: 8.7% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.2% 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 $340,719
Avg Monthly Rent $1,206
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Benton Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of Kansas: Benton has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

Investors considering Benton, KS should understand what the ★★★☆☆ rating represents — a market with material structural headwinds, not a temporary rough patch.

clearly Benton's sale market has not rewarded patience. less favorable for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Benton — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Best ZIP codes in Wichita, KS

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Avg Home Value
$340,719
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,206
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (KS)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Wichita, KS metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
40%
Days Pending
1/2
43 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Wichita, KS metro
43
Days to pending
8.1%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Benton, KS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Benton, KS

What is the renter demographic in Benton, KS?

Tenant demand in Benton, KS is solid. The local workforce $1,206/mo rents across most rental classes.

What kind of vacancy should I budget for in Benton, KS?

Expect elevated vacancy in Benton, KS. Rents at $1,206/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

Where do home prices stand in Benton, KS?

Typical homes in Benton, KS go for around $341K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% even-keeled price movement.

How strict are landlord regulations in Benton, KS?

Benton, KS falls under KS landlord-tenant law, which is landlord-friendly. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

Should investors consider Benton, KS?

Benton, KS clocks in at an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $341K and average rents around $1,206/mo. That combination puts it in the durable tier for investor interest.

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