Is Benton City, WA 99320 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Benton City is a balanced market. With about 4.1 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #67 of 298 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Benton City housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Benton City, WA 99320 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 30 days and there were 4.1 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 31 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 25%, homes sold faster (54 days then) and the median sale price rose 10% to $414,818. Overall, Benton City is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Benton County, homes here sell faster than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Benton City ranks #67 of 298 WA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 69 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Kennewick 99338 (13% sold over asking) or Kennewick 99337 (15% sold over asking).
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Questions about Benton City real estate
Is Benton City a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.1 months of supply in Benton City, WA 99320 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Benton City?
The typical home went under contract in 30 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Benton City sell over asking?
33% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 104.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Benton City?
About 0.78% of a home’s value a year in Benton County, or roughly $3,120 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Benton City?
The median sale price was $414,818 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $280 per square foot.
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