In Benton, Missouri, the median home price is $188,514; median household income is $52,567; the population is 20,151; schools rate 6.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 225.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 31.5 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Benton at a glance
Population
20,151
Median Household Income
$52,567
Typical Home Value
$188,514
School District Rating
6.0
Violent Crime Rate
225.8
Avg Commute Time
31.5
About Benton
Benton has a population of 20,151. The median home value is $188,514, 28% below the Missouri median. Median household income is $52,567 (26% below the Missouri median). The most populated towns are Williams, White, and South Lindsey.
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
9 towns, by population.
Benton at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Benton?
- Benton has a population of 20,151 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Benton?
- The median home value in Benton is $188,514. 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 $52,567 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Benton in?
- Benton is in Missouri.
- How many towns are in Benton?
- Benton contains 9 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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