Real Estate Investing in Benton, Missouri

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 3,342 • Scott County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (66/100)

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

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (33/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

1.7% 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 $195,732
Avg Monthly Rent $873
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Benton Real Estate

Benton in Missouri is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

plainly Benton's aggregate rating of ★★☆☆☆ reflects muted investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

Transaction volume in Benton has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Meanwhile, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Population dynamics in Benton haven't been supportive. a stretch for combined with soft income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Best ZIP codes in Sikeston, MO

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Avg Home Value
$195,732
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (MO)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Sikeston, MO metro

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

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☀️ Warm Market — Sikeston, MO metro
0
Days to pending
4.4%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Benton, MO

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Frequently Asked Questions About Benton, MO

Does a duplex house hack pencil in Benton, MO?

For house hackers, Benton, MO is a challenging. The $873/mo rent on a unit helps defray the mortgage on a $196K property.

What is the typical renter like in Benton, MO?

Tenant quality in Benton, MO ranks as solid. Landlords generally report measured occupancy at market rents of $873/mo.

Is Benton in MO worth investing in?

Our data puts Benton, MO at 2.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $196K and rents around $873/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

What is the typical vacancy rate in Benton, MO?

Benton, MO vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

Is Benton, MO a friendly market for rental owners?

For rental operators, Benton, MO rates as landlord-friendly. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

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