Benton County, MO Housing Market Brief
county · MO · as of August 2026
What is Benton County, MO’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, MO in its market cycle?
Benton County, MO 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, MO housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $274K | ▲ +37% |
| Median Days on Market | 47 days | ▲ +20.5% |
| Months of Supply | 5.7 | ▼ -27.8% |
| Homes for Sale | 185 | ▲ +14.9% |
| Homes Sold | 34 | ▲ +61.9% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $201 | ▲ +33.2% |
How has Benton County, MO’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Benton County, MO a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Benton County, MO is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 32 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Benton County, MO?
The median sale price in Benton County, MO is $274K, having risen 37% over the past year.
How affordable is Benton County, MO?
Benton County, MO scores 24 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Benton County, MO's Alpha Score?
Benton County, MO's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (41/100) and its weakest is Affordability (24/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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