Housing in Benton, KY

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$172,941

Benton vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Benton is highlighted.

Median Home Value

44th%ilemost expensive$159,600show rank

Median Rent

36th%ilemost expensive rent$839show rank

Rent Burden

30th%ilehighest rent burden15.9%show rank

Census Housing Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Home Value

$159,600

Median Rent

$839

Total Housing Units

2,248

Vacancy Rate

7.2%

Owner Occupied

78.1%

Renter Occupied

21.9%

Median Property Tax

$1,259

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$871

Housing Types

Single Family

78.6%

Multi-Family

17.1%

Mobile Home

4.3%

The median home value in Benton, KY is $159,600. According to Zillow, the home value index for Benton is $172,941. The median rent is $839 per month (Census ACS). About 78.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1978. There are 2,248 total housing units.