Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)
What Is the Average Rent in Benton city, Missouri?
City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in Benton city, Missouri is $889/month (±$363), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $254,300 (±$59,159), and the median household income is $86,023/year. The unemployment rate in Scott County, Missouri was 3.4% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Housing Metrics for Benton city, Missouri
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $889 |
| Median Home Value | $254,300 |
| Median Household Income | $86,023 |
| Total Housing Units | 319 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 75 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 24% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 3 households |
| Unemployment Rate(April 2026) | 3.4% |
How does Benton city, Missouri compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all cities in Missouri.
Higher rent than 61% of cities in Missouri · 296th of 752
| # | City | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crystal Lake Park city | $3,111 |
| 2 | Weldon Spring city | $2,800 |
| 3 | Oakland city | $2,781 |
| … 292 more … | ||
| 296 | Benton city(you are here) | $889 |
| … 453 more … | ||
| 750 | Sheridan town | $298 |
| 751 | Brashear city | $290 |
| 752 | Purdin city | $281 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Benton city, Missouri?
The median gross rent in Benton city, Missouri is $889/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Benton city, Missouri?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Benton city, Missouri is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the median home value in Benton city, Missouri?
The median home value in Benton city, Missouri is $254,300 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in Benton city are rent-burdened?
In Benton city, Missouri, 3 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.
What is the median household income in Benton city, Missouri?
The median household income in Benton city, Missouri is $86,023/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?
The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $889 has a margin of error of ±$363. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
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