In Benton, Mississippi, the median home price is $163,087, compared with the Mississippi median of $192,873; median household income is $46,016; the population is 7,589; schools rate 5.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 248.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 34.1 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Benton at a glance
Population
7,589
Median Household Income
$46,016
Typical Home Value
$163,087
School District Rating
5.8
Violent Crime Rate
248.3
Avg Commute Time
34.1
About Benton
Benton has a population of 7,589. The median home value is $163,087, 15% below the Mississippi median. Median household income is $46,016 (18% below the Mississippi median). The most populated towns are District 4, District 3, and District 5.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Benton
5 towns, by population.
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Benton at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Benton?
- Benton has a population of 7,589 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Benton?
- The median home value in Benton is $163,087. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Benton?
- Median household income in Benton is $46,016 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Benton in?
- Benton is in Mississippi.
- How many towns are in Benton?
- Benton contains 5 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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