Benton County, OR Housing Market Brief
county · OR · score computed October 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.
Population band 4 of 5 (population 39,232–102,612) · comparable within its band
Where is Benton County, OR in its market cycle?
Benton County, OR is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Benton County, OR?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Benton County, OR housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $548K | ▲ +3.8% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 82 days | ▲ +34.4% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 4.7 | ▲ +20.5% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 304 | ▲ +9% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 65 | ▼ -9.7% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $309 | ▲ +1.9% | Redfin |
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?
In the scores computed October 2026, Benton County, OR is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 40 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, 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 $548K, having risen 3.8% over the past year, according to Redfin.
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 Inventory Health (86/100) and its weakest is Affordability (2/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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