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County Overview

Benton County, MS

Aggregate real estate market report across county ZIPs
Balanced Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The Benton County, MS real estate market currently shows 40 active listings, with 7 pending sales. Homes are averaging 68 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 14 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 68 days on market compared to 69 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 4.2% year-over-year, from $252,500 to $242,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 8,180  ·  Density: 8.9/mi²  ·  Median household income: $43,523

Typical home value: $45,110  ·  Homeownership: 78.8%

Included Areas

Ashland: 38603

Hickory Flat: 38633

Lamar: 38642

Michigan City: 38647

Area Map

Market Overview

Active Listings
40
⇧ 53.8% vs 26 last year
Pending
7
18% pending ratio
Median Price
$242,000
⇩ 4.2% vs $252,500 last year
Average Price
$297,351
⇩ 15.5% vs $351,750 last year
Days on Market
68
⇩ 1.4% vs 69 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$138
⇧ 10.4% vs $125/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,553 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Sale-to-List Price Dynamics

At Original Price
99.8%
Listings with no price change
Price Reduced
0.2%
⇩ 32.4% vs 0.3% last year
12-Month Price Reduction Trend

Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.

12-Month Trends

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %