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Housing Affordability in Benton, AR

Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.

Households paying 30%+ for housing
25.7%
Arkansas 25.7%
Renters paying 30%+
40.2%
Arkansas 44.8%
Homeowners paying 30%+
19.1%
Arkansas 17.1%
Owner costs with a mortgage
$1,384/mo
Arkansas $1,345/mo

Housing costs compared with income

  • Renters paying 30% or more1,88640.2%
  • Homeowners paying 30% or more1,99119.1%
  • Renters paying 50% or more63413.5%
  • Median rent as a share of income: 25.6%
  • Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 19.1%
  • Median owner costs without a mortgage: $456/mo
  • Median home value divided by median household income: 2.9

How it compares

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AreaHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Benton, AR25.7%40.2%19.1%25.6%
Saline County20.7%37.1%16.6%25.5%
Arkansas25.7%44.8%17.1%27.6%
United States32.2%51.1%22.7%30.6%

Frequently asked questions

What is the housing cost burden in Benton, AR?
In Benton, AR, 25.7% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
How does Benton compare with Arkansas?
The households paying 30%+ for housing in Benton is 25.7%, compared with 25.7% for Arkansas as a whole.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates