Real Estate Investing in Benton, Tennessee

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 5,340 • Polk County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (60/100)

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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  • High vacancy: 12.3% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.8% 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 $268,272
Avg Monthly Rent $981
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Benton Real Estate

Benton (Tennessee) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. unambiguously the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

Across Benton's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run sluggish: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Market conditions in Benton are thin. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

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

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Best ZIP codes in Cleveland, TN

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Avg Home Value
$268,272
Avg Monthly Rent
$981
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (TN)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Cleveland, TN metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
57%
Days Pending
2/2
84 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Cleveland, TN metro
84
Days to pending
11.8%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Benton, TN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Benton, TN

What do rentals go for in Benton, TN?

Rental rates in Benton, TN average $981/mo. Tenant demand and $268K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

What strategy should investors use in Benton, TN?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Benton, TN. With home values at $268K and rents near $981/mo, other strategies can work but produce consistent rather than outsized returns.

How strong is Benton, TN for real estate investors?

Benton, TN scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $268K and rents near $981/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

Can I house hack in Benton, TN?

Benton, TN offers a challenging house-hacking opportunity. Small multifamily or rent-by-the-room plays can pair well with the $981/mo rent level.

Do rentals sit vacant long in Benton, TN?

Rental vacancy in Benton, TN is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

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