The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 99324 sells for about $457,450, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are up +13.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 77 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,650 a month.
ZIP 99324 — College Place
The Benton City housing market is showing resilience with a 13.6% year-over-year increase in median sale prices, driven by steady demand and limited inventory. While days on market have decreased compared to last year, the market remains balanced, offering a more affordable alternative to the larger Tri-Cities urban centers.
Benton City is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a more affordable, small-town lifestyle while remaining within driving distance of the larger Tri-Cities employment centers.
Median prices moved up 13.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 77 days on market with 2.3 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
11% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.1% · poverty 11.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 99324, Benton County WA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Benton City are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type in the region.
The area is served by the Kiona-Benton City School District, which provides standard public education services for the local community.
The region faces moderate risks related to wildfire and wind events, typical of the semi-arid climate in the Tri-Cities area.
Economic momentum is driven by the broader Tri-Cities agricultural and energy sectors, with steady residential development occurring on the city's periphery.
Property taxes are assessed by Benton County based on local millage rates, which include levies for the Kiona-Benton City School District and local municipal services.
Residents primarily commute by car toward the Tri-Cities employment hubs of Richland and Kennewick, typically via I-82.
The area offers access to the Yakima River for water activities, local parks, and proximity to regional wineries and golf courses.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and consistent demand from workers in the Tri-Cities area, with limited new multi-family supply.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the Tri-Cities' agricultural industry, energy sector, and proximity to the Hanford Site.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with I-82 serving as the main artery connecting the city to the regional transit network.
Development is focused on expanding residential subdivisions on the outskirts of the city to accommodate population growth.
The Benton County Assessor's office conducts annual property valuations based on market sales data.
Parcels are subject to levies from the Kiona-Benton City School District and various local utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk assessments and proximity to flood-prone areas near the river.
Washington state continues to see net positive domestic migration, with the Tri-Cities area attracting residents from higher-cost coastal markets.
Washington is a non-judicial foreclosure state, providing a structured process for lenders to recover collateral.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive property disclosure statement covering known material defects.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Popular hiking destination with panoramic views of the Tri-Cities.
Provides opportunities for fishing, boating, and riverside recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.