Benton County, MO Housing Market Brief
county · MO · score computed October 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.
Population band 2 of 5 (population 9,816–20,389) · comparable within its band
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.
What’s the forecast for Benton County, MO?
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, MO housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $244K | ▲ +29.1% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 62 days | ▲ +14.8% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 6.9 | ▲ +43.8% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 186 | ▲ +16.3% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 27 | ▼ -18.2% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $180 | ▲ +29.5% | Redfin |
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?
In the scores computed October 2026, Benton County, MO is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 26 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, 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 $244K, having risen 29.1% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Benton County, MO?
Benton County, MO scores 33 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 Economic Strength (40/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (10/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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