Benton County, WA Housing Market Brief
county · WA · as of May 2026
What is Benton County, WA’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, WA in its market cycle?
Benton County, WA is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Benton County, WA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $450K | ▲ +3.5% |
| Median Days on Market | 46 days | ▲ +12.2% |
| Months of Supply | 3.1 | ▼ -27.9% |
| Homes for Sale | 809 | ▼ -23.7% |
| Homes Sold | 264 | ▲ +6.9% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $252 | ▲ +2.3% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.4% | ▼ -0.2% |
How has Benton County, WA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Benton County, WA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Benton County, WA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 47 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Benton County, WA?
The median sale price in Benton County, WA is $450K, having risen 3.5% over the past year.
How affordable is Benton County, WA?
Benton County, WA scores 12 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Benton County, WA's Alpha Score?
Benton County, WA's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (69/100) and its weakest is Affordability (12/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Benton County, WA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.