Cost of Living in Benton County, AR

What does it cost to live in Benton County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$85,269

Median Rent

$1,113/mo

Median Home

$254,000

Affordability

473

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,284
Property Tax$133
Insurance$85

Total Monthly$1,502
% of Income21.1%

Renting

Median Rent$1,113
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$1,138
% of Income15.7%

Living in Benton County, Arkansas

Benton County has a median household income of $85,269 with housing costs that represent 21.1% of income for owners and 15.7% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.