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BENTON, KY 42025

Real Estate Market Report
Balanced Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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

The BENTON, KY real estate market (42025) currently shows 77 active listings, with 26 pending sales. Homes are averaging 62 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 7 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

The median listing price has risen 9.9% year-over-year, from $322,450 to $354,475.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 18,836  ·  Density: 36.4/mi²  ·  Median household income: $68,840

Typical home value: $164,123  ·  Homeownership: 85.8%

Market Overview

Active Listings
77
⇩ 8.3% vs 84 last year
Pending
26
34% pending ratio
Median Price
$354,475
⇧ 9.9% vs $322,450 last year
Average Price
$436,059
⇧ 16.1% vs $375,563 last year
Days on Market
62
— vs 62 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$158
⇧ 6.8% vs $148/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,178 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 77 this year vs 84 last year
  • Days on market: 62 now vs 62 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $354,475 (+9.9% YoY)
  • Average: $436,059 (+16.1% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

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

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 26.2 miles — 341 listings ($121,164,832 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
42025Benton, KY 420250.0 mi55$24,199,780$372,000$439,996
42048Hardin, KY 420488.3 mi8$1,792,504$193,000$224,063
42029Calvert City, KY 4202910.9 mi22$14,335,200$284,700$651,600
42020Almo, KY 4202011.9 mi5$1,529,875$287,000$305,975
42058Ledbetter, KY 4205815.5 mi7$1,693,650$234,800$241,950
42027Boaz, KY 4202716.8 mi8$2,309,704$269,950$288,713
42003Paducah, KY 4200317.2 mi73$16,490,773$189,700$225,901
42040Farmington, KY 4204018.6 mi3$839,850$279,950$279,950
42038Eddyville, KY 4203821.3 mi24$12,019,968$497,175$500,832
42049Hazel, KY 4204923.4 mi5$3,390,335$912,200$678,067
42001Paducah, KY 4200124.2 mi125$41,075,125$295,500$328,601
42079Sedalia, KY 4207924.6 mi4$1,033,068$264,900$258,267
42028Burna, KY 4202826.2 mi2$455,000$227,500$227,500

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in BENTON, KY 42025?

As of September 2026, there are 77 active listings in BENTON, KY (zip code 42025), compared to 84 the prior year.

What is the median home price in BENTON, KY 42025?

The median listing price in BENTON, KY 42025 is $354,475 as of September 2026, a 9.9% increase from $322,450 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in BENTON, KY?

Homes in BENTON, KY 42025 spend an average of 62 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 62 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in BENTON, KY 42025?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, BENTON, KY 42025 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 7 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

How much can I save on real estate commission in BENTON, KY?

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