Benton County, IA Housing Market Brief
county · IA · as of May 2026
What is Benton County, IA’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Benton County, IA in its market cycle?
Benton County, IA is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Benton County, IA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $265K | ▲ +26.2% |
| Median Days on Market | 27 days | ▲ +3.9% |
| Months of Supply | 2.2 | ▼ -29% |
| Homes for Sale | 59 | ▼ -30.6% |
| Homes Sold | 27 | 0% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $126 | ▲ +7.9% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.2% | ▲ +1.1% |
How has Benton County, IA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Benton County, IA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Benton County, IA is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 62 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Benton County, IA?
The median sale price in Benton County, IA is $265K, having risen 26.2% over the past year.
How affordable is Benton County, IA?
Benton County, IA scores 73 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Benton County, IA's Alpha Score?
Benton County, IA's strongest dimension is Affordability (73/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (50/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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