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Benton City, WA

Benton City, WA.

Population: 9,879 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Benton City, WA is $431,499 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $421,867 after a median 30 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, winter weather, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$431,499

Typical home value

+1.1%

1-year change

30

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$431,499
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+2.6%
5-year appreciation
+17.1%
10-year appreciation
+115.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2025)
$434,822
House Price Index (state)
596.1 (-1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$421,867
Median list price
$425,000
Median price per sqft
$281
1-year sale-price change
+12.0%
Median days on market
30 days
Homes sold (recent period)
30
For-sale inventory
41
Sale-to-list ratio
105.1%
Active listings
40
1-year forecast
-0.3%
New listings (monthly)
13

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,094/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,487/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,051/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,341/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.7 : 1
Schools include
Kiona-Benton City High School, Kiona-Benton City Middle School, Kiona-Benton City Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, winter weather, cold wave, earthquake, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A08
NFIP flood claims on record
27
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Hanford 300-Area (USDOE) (12.4 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
8.5 in
Annual snowfall
8.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
293
Days with Moderate air quality
70
Highest AQI recorded (year)
113

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,958
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,136

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail (31 mi)
National parks include
Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail, Whitman Mission National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Mc Whorter Ranch Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri Cities Airport (PSC) (18 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
9
Hospitals include
ST ANTHONY HOSPITAL, GOOD SHEPHERD MEDICAL CENTER, TRIOS HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+497 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1994
Housing built before 1970
12.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,654
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
58.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
86,994
Average weekly wage
$1,385
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,663

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Benton CityState medianUS median
Typical home value$431,499$498,615$288,527
Median sale price$421,867$510,000$325,000
Median days on market30 days29 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,654$3,381$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Benton City, WA?
$431,499.
What is the median sale price in Benton City, WA?
$421,867.
How long do homes take to sell in Benton City, WA?
Median days on market: 30 days.
What is typical rent in Benton City, WA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,487/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Benton City, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, winter weather, cold wave, earthquake, heat wave.
Is Benton City, WA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Benton City, WA. 27 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A08. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Benton City, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 94% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Benton City, WA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Benton City, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Benton City, WA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Benton City, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 3.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Benton City, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Benton City, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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