Benton County, OR Housing Market Brief
county · OR · as of May 2026
What is Benton County, OR’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, OR in its market cycle?
Benton County, OR 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, OR housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $608K | ▲ +1.3% |
| Median Days on Market | 51 days | ▲ +6.3% |
| Months of Supply | 3.6 | ▲ +20% |
| Homes for Sale | 256 | ▲ +12.3% |
| Homes Sold | 71 | ▼ -5.3% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $319 | ▲ +2.4% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.9% | ▼ -0.6% |
How has Benton County, OR’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Benton County, OR a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Benton County, OR is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 38 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Benton County, OR?
The median sale price in Benton County, OR is $608K, having risen 1.3% over the past year.
How affordable is Benton County, OR?
Benton County, OR scores 2 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Benton County, OR's Alpha Score?
Benton County, OR's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (70/100) and its weakest is Affordability (2/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Benton County, OR? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.