Benton County, MS Housing Market Brief
county · MS · as of August 2026
What is Benton County, MS’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, MS in its market cycle?
Benton County, MS 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, MS housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $140K | ▼ -56.4% |
| Median Days on Market | 187 days | ▲ +29.9% |
| Months of Supply | 10.1 | ▲ +3.1% |
| Homes for Sale | 31 | ▲ +63.2% |
| Homes Sold | 3 | ▲ +50% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $104 | ▼ -40.6% |
How has Benton County, MS’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Benton County, MS a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Benton County, MS is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 52 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Benton County, MS?
The median sale price in Benton County, MS is $140K, having fallen 56.4% over the past year.
How affordable is Benton County, MS?
Benton County, MS scores 83 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Benton County, MS's Alpha Score?
Benton County, MS's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (90/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (30/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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