Living in Benton City, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Benton City · Census data 2020–2024
Benton City has 3,695 residents with a median age of 29.6. The median household income is $63,542 (35% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $355,200, the median rent is $848/month.
Benton City at a glance
- Population
- 3,695
- Median age
- 29.6State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $63,542State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $355,200State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $848/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 72.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.5%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Benton City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 7.6%; a poverty rate of 11.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Benton City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Benton City the median home value is $355,200, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $848 per month, which is 41.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,608 a month in housing costs.
Benton City median household income
The median household income in Benton City is $63,542 and the income per person is $27,697. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Benton City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,405
- Owner-occupied
- 72.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.5%
- Vacant
- 1.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.68
Benton City demographics
- Population
- 3,695
- Median age
- 29.6
- Under 18
- 28.5%
- 65 and older
- 7.8%
- Households
- 1,380
- Foreign-born
- 11.9%
- Veterans
- 12.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Benton City ›
Education in Benton City
10.5% of adults 25 and older in Benton City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 0.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Benton City
- Unemployment rate
- 7.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 77.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
Benton City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton City | 3,695 | $63,542 | $355,200 | $848 |
| West Richland | 17,586 | $119,892 | $448,300 | $1,590 |
| Richland | 62,753 | $95,813 | $436,700 | $1,468 |
| West Pasco | 1,122 | $120,341 | $470,100 | — |
| Prosser | 6,305 | $76,985 | $314,000 | $944 |
| Kennewick | 85,295 | $73,576 | $370,700 | $1,240 |
| Pasco | 79,575 | $85,586 | $376,300 | $1,227 |
| Grandview | 11,187 | $61,106 | $265,300 | $1,107 |
| Finley | 5,634 | $92,231 | $382,500 | $1,099 |
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What is the median household income in Benton City, WA?
The median household income in Benton City is $63,542, 35% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Benton City?
The median home value in Benton City is $355,200, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Benton City?
The median gross rent in Benton City is $848 per month, about 41.7% of household income.
Is Benton City, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 7.6%; a poverty rate of 11.3%.
What is the median age in Benton City?
The median age in Benton City is 29.6 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Benton City?
The average commute to work in Benton City is 28 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Benton City?
The unemployment rate in Benton City is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Benton City?
10.5% of adults in Benton City have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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