Cost of Living in Benton County, Arkansas
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
These figures are county medians, not a personal budget. Use them to frame rent, ownership, and income tradeoffs, then account for household size, commute, financing, insurance, taxes, debt, and local availability before making a decision.
How Benton County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Benton County ranks #2,693 of 3,142 counties for affordability (bottom 14%)
Sourced county brief
Benton County Median Gross Rent Estimated at $1,277 Monthly
Median gross rent in Benton County was estimated at $1,277 per month, which is $503 above the Arkansas unweighted county mean of $774. The official ACS B25071 median gross rent as a percentage of household income (GRAPI) was 23.2%. This canonical rentToIncomePct is 5.2 percentage points below the state unweighted county mean of 28.4%. The median renter-household income was $68,064. For owner-occupied housing, the median home value was $323,500, which is $182,035 above the Arkansas unweighted county mean of $141,465. Selected monthly owner costs were $1,306, a figure $643 higher than the state unweighted county mean of $663. These statistics are snapshot estimates from the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates and do not provide causal explanations for local price levels. See ACS table B25071 for the underlying estimate.
Source record
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25064 Median Gross Rent
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25071 GRAPI
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25077 Median Home Value
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25088 Selected Monthly Owner Costs
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25119 Household Income by Tenure
Data version acs5-2020-2024 · Method cost-brief-v1
Cost of Living Advisory: Benton County
Affordability Verdict
ACS B25071 estimates median gross rent at 23.2% of renter household income in Benton County, which is below the 30% affordability benchmark. This is a median percentage among renter-occupied units, not the share of households above a threshold.
Rent vs. Own
Median gross rent is $1,277 per month; median selected monthly owner costs are $1,306. These ACS medians describe different tenure groups and are not a personalized rent-versus-buy calculation.
Income Needed
Using the common 30% budgeting benchmark, $51,080 in annual gross income would allocate 30% to the county's median gross rent. This is a reproducible illustration, not evidence that a particular household can afford housing.
Regional Context
The Arkansas unweighted mean of county median rents is $774 per month. Benton County's $1,277 median is 65.0% above that comparison value.
Data version acs5-2020-2024 · Method cost-advisory-v2
Affordability Calculator
See how your income compares to housing costs in Benton County
Rent Burden
16.4%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$2,182
per month
Owner Cost Burden
16.8%
of gross income
The median home in Benton County may be a stretch
Median home value is $323,500. Estimated monthly cost: $2,583 vs. your max of $2,182.
Rent Affordability Guide
Income Needed Calculator
See how much you need to earn to comfortably afford housing
$0/yr
Needed to stay within recommended threshold
$0/yr
Needed to stay within recommended threshold
$0/yr
Needed to stay within recommended threshold
Based on the 30% rule for rent and 28% rule for housing costs (mortgage + owner costs). Mortgage estimate assumes 20% down, 7.2% interest, 30-year fixed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Benton County, Arkansas?
What is the median rent in Benton County?
Is Benton County affordable?
How does Benton County's rent compare to the state average?
What is the median home value in Benton County?
Counties with Similar Housing Costs
Planning a Move?
Researching the cost of living in Benton County, Arkansas? Compare moving quotes from top providers and save on your relocation.
Compare Moving QuotesCompare Mortgage Rates in Benton County
Whether you're buying in Benton County, Arkansas, or refinancing, compare rates from top lenders using the terms each lender provides.
See Today's RatesData: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2020-2024). Data is informational only and is not personalized financial advice.
CostByCounty participates in affiliate programs. We may earn a commission when you use our links, at no extra cost to you.