Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 15,948 ↑ 0.5% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $50,435 32% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $123,400 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
| Median Age | 47.5 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 18.9% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 186 transactions |
| Active Listings | 199 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 116 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Jun 2025 – Feb 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $120,000 |
| Recent Sales | 60 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 143 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 7.58 acres |
| Active Listings | 90 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 1.88 | $120,000 | $63,830 | 217215 E Finley Rd | Kennewick |
| Feb 2026 | 25.00 | $100,000 | $4,000 | 5000 E Nka Crosby Rd | Prosser |
| Feb 2026 | 5.02 | $125,000 | $24,900 | Nka T234321 Hansen Rd | Prosser |
| Feb 2026 | 23.00 | $194,900 | $8,474 | 11 N Crosby Rd Lot 11 | Prosser |
| Feb 2026 | 5.23 | $665,000 | $127,151 | 16011 W 1620th Pr SW | Prosser |
| Feb 2026 | 1.56 | $314,000 | $201,282 | 11 W 56th Ave | Kennewick |
| Feb 2026 | 29.19 | $2,650,000 | $90,785 | 1004 Sirron Ave | Richland |
| Feb 2026 | 25.06 | $215,000 | $8,579 | Nka Knox Rd | Benton City |
| Feb 2026 | 1.00 | $265,000 | $265,000 | 13012 Steeplechase Dr | Kennewick |
| Feb 2026 | 1.00 | $265,000 | $265,000 | 13012 S Steeplechase Dr | Kennewick |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 25.00 | $100,000 | $4,000 | 6000 Nka Crosby Rd #F | Prosser |
| Jan 2026 | 25.00 | $100,000 | $4,000 | 7000 Nka Crosby Rd #G | Prosser |
| Jan 2026 | 23.25 | $160,500 | $6,903 | Nka N Crosby Rd Lot 3 | Prosser |
| Jan 2026 | 1.72 | $300,000 | $174,419 | Nka S Prsw #1366 | Prosser |
| Jan 2026 | 4.82 | $1,485,000 | $308,091 | 3051 Southgate Way | Richland |
| Jan 2026 | 1.01 | $139,900 | $138,515 | 5811 S Moore Rd Lot 1 | Prosser |
| Jan 2026 | 19.95 | $128,000 | $6,416 | S Ward Gap Rd Lot 7 | Prosser |
| Jan 2026 | 6.37 | $285,000 | $44,741 | Terril Rd | Kennewick |
| Dec 2025 | 5.00 | $260,000 | $52,000 | 11855 E Ruppert Rd | Benton City |
| Dec 2025 | 5.00 | $180,000 | $36,000 | LOT 2 E Taggart Pr SE | Benton City |
| Dec 2025 | 6.43 | $390,000 | $60,649 | 27866 Mammoth Dr | Kennewick |
| Dec 2025 | 2.50 | $300,000 | $120,000 | Nka Willamette Hts Lot 60 | West Richland |
| Nov 2025 | 21.79 | $239,690 | $11,000 | Nka N Gap Rd | Prosser |
| Nov 2025 | 24.01 | $169,000 | $7,039 | N Crosby Rd | Prosser |
| Oct 2025 | 1.29 | $236,000 | $182,946 | Nka Bermuda Rd | Kennewick |
| Oct 2025 | 1.09 | $187,500 | $172,018 | 70304 N River Rd | Benton City |
| Oct 2025 | 1.04 | $209,900 | $201,827 | 8134 Harvest Ridge Loop | Kennewick |
| Oct 2025 | 2.50 | $132,500 | $53,000 | 151103 W North River Rd | Prosser |
| Oct 2025 | 1.04 | $209,900 | $201,827 | 8126 Harvest Ridge Loop | Kennewick |
| Oct 2025 | 1.04 | $209,900 | $201,827 | 8130 Harvest Ridge Loop | Kennewick |
| Sep 2025 | 1.01 | $1,800,000 | $1,782,178 | 15710 S Ridge View Ln | Kennewick |
| Sep 2025 | 1.00 | $190,000 | $190,000 | 2 short plat no 1177 | Kennewick |
| Sep 2025 | 1.00 | $125,000 | $125,000 | Nka S Missimer Rd Lot 2 | Prosser |
| Sep 2025 | 2.50 | $260,000 | $104,000 | 4800 S Ely St | Kennewick |
| Sep 2025 | 5.55 | $230,000 | $41,441 | 16077 W 1620th Pr SW | Prosser |
| Sep 2025 | 7.19 | $1,000,000 | $139,082 | 145 Belmont Blvd | West Richland |
| Sep 2025 | 1.56 | $435,000 | $278,846 | 4 Sp #524-W | West Richland |
| Sep 2025 | 1.04 | $215,000 | $206,731 | 8118 Harvest Ridge Loop | Kennewick |
| Sep 2025 | 1.04 | $209,900 | $201,827 | 8122 Harvest Ridge Loop | Kennewick |
| Aug 2025 | 20.12 | $289,900 | $14,409 | 56208 E Taggart Pr SE | Benton City |
| Aug 2025 | 6.58 | $250,000 | $37,994 | 0 Mountain View | Prosser |
| Aug 2025 | 6.58 | $250,000 | $37,994 | Nka Mountain Vw | Prosser |
| Aug 2025 | 19.63 | $760,000 | $38,716 | Dallas Rd | Richland |
| Aug 2025 | 1.21 | $355,000 | $293,386 | 8524 W Gage Blvd #168 | Kennewick |
| Aug 2025 | 3.87 | $615,000 | $158,915 | 171504 Dogwood Pr NW | Prosser |
| Aug 2025 | 2.00 | $290,000 | $145,000 | Juniper Street E 47th Ave | Kennewick |
| Aug 2025 | 6.39 | $385,000 | $60,250 | N Overlook Dr | Benton City |
| Jul 2025 | 1.03 | $220,000 | $213,592 | 8106 Harvest Ridge Loop | Kennewick |
| Jul 2025 | 4.91 | $199,900 | $40,713 | W Hess Rd Lot 3 | Prosser |
| Jul 2025 | 1.04 | $220,000 | $211,538 | 8110 Harvest Ridge Loop | Kennewick |
| Jul 2025 | 5.24 | $120,000 | $22,901 | 16033 W 1620th Pr SW | Prosser |
| Jul 2025 | 1.21 | $225,000 | $185,950 | 94609 S 89th Pr SE | Kennewick |
| Jul 2025 | 1.04 | $220,000 | $211,538 | 8114 Harvest Ridge Loop | Kennewick |
| Jul 2025 | 1.04 | $209,000 | $200,962 | 8138 Harvest Ridge Loop | Kennewick |
| Jun 2025 | 2.50 | $300,000 | $120,000 | 22206 E Kennedy Rd | Benton City |
| Jun 2025 | 19.91 | $140,000 | $7,032 | S Ward Gap Rd #242 | Prosser |
| Jun 2025 | 19.91 | $140,000 | $7,032 | S Ward Gap 242 Prairie Rd | Prosser |
| Jun 2025 | 1.03 | $250,000 | $242,718 | LOT 11 S Haystack St #Penthouse 1 | Kennewick |
| Jun 2025 | 5.00 | $320,000 | $64,000 | 32812 Mammoth Dr | Kennewick |
| Jun 2025 | 5.18 | $299,000 | $57,722 | 201009 E Game Farm Road | Kennewick |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $135,000 |
| Recent Sales | 126 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 90 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.21 acres |
| Active Listings | 109 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 0.30 | $254,000 | 7270 W 20th Ave Lot 8 | Kennewick |
| Mar 2026New | 0.24 | $160,000 | 2985 Whitesage Ave Lot 268 | Richland |
| Mar 2026New | 0.34 | $95,000 | S Sharron St | Kennewick |
| Mar 2026New | 0.17 | $145,000 | 3397 Nuthatch St Lot 263 | Richland |
| Feb 2026 | 0.29 | $112,000 | 5330 Hershey Ln | West Richland |
| Feb 2026 | 0.19 | $142,000 | 3467 Allison Way Lot 181 | Richland |
| Feb 2026 | 0.15 | $125,000 | 3002 Gage Blvd Lot 288 | Richland |
| Feb 2026 | 0.23 | $136,500 | 1055 Makah Ct Lot 4 | Richland |
| Feb 2026 | 0.23 | $136,500 | 1007 Makah Ct Lot 1 | Richland |
| Feb 2026 | 0.55 | $727,821 | 1200 N Irving Pl | Kennewick |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 0.17 | $449,900 | 6645 W 27th Ave | Kennewick |
| Feb 2026 | 0.85 | $301,500 | 3700 Arena Rd | Richland |
| Feb 2026 | 0.20 | $145,000 | 3509 Nuthatch St Lot 199 | Richland |
| Feb 2026 | 0.19 | $142,000 | 3629 Allison Way Lot 172 | Richland |
| Feb 2026 | 0.10 | $30,000 | Deer St W | West Richland |
| Feb 2026 | 0.12 | $119,900 | 2539 Prestwick Dr | Richland |
| Feb 2026 | 0.19 | $142,000 | 3683 Allison Way Lot 169 | Richland |
| Feb 2026 | 0.27 | $177,500 | 3331 Morningside Pkwy Lot 275 | Richland |
| Feb 2026 | 0.13 | $125,000 | 3663 Nuthatch St Lot 207 | Richland |
| Feb 2026 | 0.17 | $520,000 | 6677 W 27th Ave | Kennewick |
| Feb 2026 | 0.32 | $180,000 | 3 Nka Watermark | West Richland |
| Feb 2026 | 0.34 | $135,000 | 5511 Hershey Lane | West Richland |
| Jan 2026 | 0.18 | $110,000 | 811 E 4th Ave | Kennewick |
| Jan 2026 | 0.32 | $112,000 | 5530 Hershey Lane | West Richland |
| Jan 2026 | 0.53 | $225,000 | 2560 Falconcrest Loop | Richland |
| Jan 2026 | 0.25 | $180,000 | 6 Nka Watermark | West Richland |
| Jan 2026 | 0.45 | $215,000 | 2850 Sumac Ave | Richland |
| Jan 2026 | 0.18 | $138,000 | 2904 Meadowlark Ave Lot 234 | Richland |
| Jan 2026 | 0.13 | $130,000 | 2992 Meadowlark Ave Lot 245 | Richland |
| Jan 2026 | 0.13 | $130,000 | 2968 Meadowlark Ave Lot 242 | Richland |
| Jan 2026 | 0.35 | $195,000 | 2906 Savanna Ave Lot 276 | Richland |
| Jan 2026 | 0.24 | $180,000 | 3033 Whitesage Ave Lot 264 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.24 | $160,000 | 3395 Allison Way Lot 253 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.13 | $130,000 | 3000 Meadowlark Ave Lot 246 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.13 | $130,000 | 2960 Meadowlark Ave Lot 241 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.60 | $270,000 | 6959 W 22nd Pl Lot 13 | Kennewick |
| Dec 2025 | 0.33 | $446,000 | 16 Phase #8-W | Kennewick |
| Dec 2025 | 0.15 | $135,000 | 3630 Allison Way Lot 193 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.14 | $127,500 | 3556 Nuthatch St Lot 215 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.20 | $142,000 | 3021 Whitesage Ave Lot 265 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.15 | $135,000 | 3558 Allison Way Lot 189 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.15 | $135,000 | 3612 Allison Way Lot 192 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.18 | $135,000 | 3594 Allison Way Lot 191 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.18 | $135,000 | 3576 Allison Way Lot 190 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.14 | $127,500 | 3570 Nuthatch St Lot 214 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.14 | $127,500 | 3542 Nuthatch St Lot 216 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.13 | $125,000 | 3654 Nuthatch St Lot 209 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.13 | $125,000 | 3649 Nuthatch St Lot 206 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.13 | $125,000 | 3635 Nuthatch St Lot 205 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.11 | $125,000 | 3640 Nuthatch St Lot 210 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.26 | $180,000 | Nka Whitesage Ave Lot 273 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.13 | $130,000 | 2959 Meadowlark Ave Lot 226 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.13 | $138,000 | 2903 Meadowlark Ave Lot 233 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.17 | $142,000 | 3432 Allison Way Lot 259 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.13 | $130,000 | 2928 Meadowlark Ave Lot 237 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.13 | $125,000 | 3523 Nuthatch St Lot 200 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.12 | $125,000 | 3495 Nuthatch St Lot 198 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.13 | $130,000 | 2936 Meadowlark Ave Lot 238 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.13 | $130,000 | 2984 Meadowlark Ave Lot 244 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.13 | $130,000 | 2976 Meadowlark Ave Lot 243 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.13 | $130,000 | 2944 Meadowlark Ave Lot 239 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.13 | $125,000 | 3621 Nuthatch St Lot 204 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.13 | $125,000 | 3607 Nuthatch St Lot 203 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.13 | $130,000 | 2952 Meadowlark Ave Lot 240 | West Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.14 | $130,000 | 3528 Nuthatch St Lot 217 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.11 | $125,000 | 3598 Nuthatch St Lot 213 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.11 | $125,000 | 3626 Nuthatch St Lot 211 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.11 | $125,000 | 3612 Nuthatch St Lot 212 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.12 | $130,000 | 3514 Nuthatch St Lot 218 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.13 | $130,000 | 2999 Meadowlark Ave Lot 221 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.13 | $130,000 | 2991 Meadowlark Ave Lot 222 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.24 | $160,000 | 3413 Allison Way Lot 252 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.21 | $142,000 | 3009 Whitesage Ave Lot 266 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.13 | $130,000 | 2967 Meadowlark Ave Lot 225 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.22 | $142,000 | 3701 Allison Way Lot 168 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.19 | $142,000 | 3575 Allison Way Lot 175 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.19 | $142,000 | 3611 Allison Way Lot 173 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.19 | $142,000 | 3593 Allison Way Lot 174 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.19 | $142,000 | 3557 Allison Way Lot 176 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.19 | $142,000 | 3539 Allison Way Lot 177 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.13 | $125,000 | 3537 Nuthatch St Lot 201 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.13 | $125,000 | 3593 Nuthatch St Lot 202 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.13 | $130,000 | 2983 Meadowlark Ave Lot 223 | Richland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.13 | $130,000 | 2975 Meadowlark Ave Lot 224 | Richland |
| Nov 2025 | 0.17 | $150,000 | 3411 Nuthatch St Lot 262 | Richland |
| Nov 2025 | 0.17 | $150,000 | 3396 Allison Way Lot 257 | Richland |
| Nov 2025 | 0.17 | $135,000 | 3464 Allison Way Lot 184 | Richland |
| Nov 2025 | 0.16 | $135,000 | 3504 Allison Way Lot 186 | Richland |
| Nov 2025 | 0.21 | $160,000 | 3450 Allison Way Lot 183 | Richland |
| Nov 2025 | 0.17 | $135,000 | 3486 Allison Way Lot 185 | Richland |
| Nov 2025 | 0.13 | $130,000 | 2951 Meadowlark Ave Lot 227 | Richland |
| Nov 2025 | 0.15 | $135,000 | 3540 Allison Way Lot 188 | Richland |
| Nov 2025 | 0.15 | $135,000 | 3522 Allison Way Lot 187 | Richland |
| Nov 2025 | 0.13 | $130,000 | 2943 Meadowlark Ave Lot 228 | Richland |
| Nov 2025 | 0.13 | $130,000 | 2935 Meadowlark Ave Lot 229 | Richland |
| Nov 2025 | 0.11 | $125,000 | 3668 Nuthatch St Lot 208 | Richland |
| Nov 2025 | 0.13 | $130,000 | 2927 Meadowlark Ave Lot 230 | Richland |
| Nov 2025 | 0.21 | $142,000 | 3485 Allison Way Lot 180 | Richland |
| Nov 2025 | 0.63 | $149,900 | LOT 3 N Whan Rd | Benton City |
| Nov 2025 | 0.14 | $142,000 | 2911 Meadowlark Ave Lot 232 | Richland |
| Nov 2025 | 0.13 | $142,000 | 2919 Meadowlark Ave Lot 231 | Richland |
| Nov 2025 | 0.16 | $135,000 | 2912 Meadowlark Ave Lot 235 | Richland |
| Nov 2025 | 0.14 | $130,000 | 2920 Meadowlark Ave Lot 236 | Richland |
| Nov 2025 | 0.15 | $135,000 | 3648 Allison Way Lot 194 | Richland |
| Nov 2025 | 0.15 | $125,000 | 2994 Gage Blvd Lot 287 | Richland |
| Nov 2025 | 0.22 | $160,000 | 2997 Whitesage Ave Lot 267 | Richland |
| Nov 2025 | 0.17 | $150,000 | 3425 Nuthatch St Lot 261 | Richland |
| Nov 2025 | 0.15 | $125,000 | 2978 Gage Blvd Lot 285 | Richland |
| Nov 2025 | 0.15 | $125,000 | 2986 Gage Blvd Lot 286 | Richland |
| Nov 2025 | 0.17 | $142,000 | 3378 Allison Way Lot 256 | Richland |
| Nov 2025 | 0.13 | $130,000 | 3007 Meadowlark Ave Lot 220 | Richland |
| Nov 2025 | 0.20 | $142,000 | 3521 Allison Way Lot 178 | Richland |
| Nov 2025 | 0.15 | $135,000 | 3670 Allison Way Lot 195 | Richland |
| Nov 2025 | 0.15 | $135,000 | 3684 Allison Way Lot 196 | Richland |
| Nov 2025 | 0.28 | $175,000 | 2949 Whitesage Ave Lot 271 | Richland |
| Nov 2025 | 0.17 | $150,000 | 3414 Allison Way Lot 258 | Richland |
| Nov 2025 | 0.53 | $340,000 | 6953 W 22nd Ave Lot 11 | Kennewick |
| Nov 2025 | 0.15 | $130,000 | Nka Nuthatch St Lot 219 | Richland |
| Oct 2025 | 0.39 | $460,000 | 15 Phase #8-W | Kennewick |
| Oct 2025 | 0.31 | $446,000 | 17 Phase #8-W | Kennewick |
| Oct 2025 | 0.63 | $154,900 | LOT 5 W Williams Rd | Benton City |
| Sep 2025 | 0.03 | $450 | 513 Greenbrook Pl | Richland |
| Sep 2025 | 0.35 | $162,564 | 1506 W 10th Ave | Kennewick |
| Sep 2025 | 0.63 | $154,900 | LOT 6 N Williams Rd | Prosser |
| Sep 2025 | 0.50 | $123,000 | 6204 E Pendleton Rd | Benton City |
| Sep 2025 | 0.33 | $245,000 | 9 Phase #8-W | Kennewick |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 210,224 |
| Population (2020) | 206,873 |
| Population Growth | 1.62% |
| Median Household Income | $87,316 |
| Median Home Value | $369,400 |
| Total Housing Units | 81,792 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5,096 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 6.2% |
| Median Age | 36.2 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 27,497 (13.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
Market Overview
Benton County, Washington has a population of 210,224, which has grown 1.62% since 2020. The median household income is $87,316, above the national median of $74,580 by 17.1%. The housing vacancy rate of 6.2% suggests tight market conditions. Benton County is part of Washington's land market, attracting both local and out-of-state buyers. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $112,000 per acre, with properties averaging 7.60 acres. There are currently 199 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Benton County, Washington?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Benton County has a population of 210,224. The county has grown 1.62% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Benton County?
The median household income in Benton County is $87,316, which is 17.1% above the national median of $74,580.
Is Benton County growing or shrinking?
Benton County is growing. The population has increased 1.62% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Benton County?
The median home value in Benton County is $369,400. The housing vacancy rate is 6.2%, which suggests tight market conditions. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, reflecting the local economic conditions. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $112,000 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $135,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Benton County, Washington?
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Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.