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City of Benton, Arkansas

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About homes in Benton

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Benton in Saline County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1995Median year built1U.S. 1980
34%Built before 1980122% built since 2010
1998Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1994
80%Detached single-family112% in 5+ unit buildings
68%Owner-occupied166% statewide
$213kMedian home value1Arkansas median $188k

The median home in the city of Benton was built in 1995, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Arkansas median of 1987.1 Most of Benton's housing is recent: only 34% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 22% were built since 2010.1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Owner-occupied homes in Benton are newer than rentals: a median build year of 1998 against 1994.1 With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components.

Housing in Benton is mostly detached single-family: 80% of units, with 12% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. 68% of occupied homes in Benton are owner-occupied (66% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Benton is valued at $212,700 (ACS), above the Arkansas median of $188,000.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have.

The Little Rock Ap Adams Fld station averages 50 nights a year at or below 32°F and 6 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles. Summers are hot: about 76 days a year reach 90°F and 8 reach 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies.

Rainfall is substantial: about 50 inches a year, 15 days of it an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one. Snowfall averages about 4 inches a year.2,3 Heating and cooling loads are both real: about 3,165 heating and 1,989 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3

Benton sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Mixed-Humid).4 Building permits in Benton are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Benton housing units by year built
Before 19403.1%
1940-195910.2%
1960-197920.9%
1980-199921.9%
2000-200922.2%
2010 or later21.7%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Little Rock Ap Adams Fld, 21.6 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Benton, AR?

Most home remodeling projects in Benton, AR land between $14,750 and $77,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Benton?

The median home in the city of Benton was built in 1995, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Arkansas median of 1987. Most of Benton's housing is recent: only 34% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 22% were built since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Benton climate like for exterior work?

The Little Rock Ap Adams Fld station averages 50 nights a year at or below 32°F and 6 at or below 20°F. Summers are hot: about 76 days a year reach 90°F and 8 reach 100°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 50 inches a year, 15 days of it an inch or more. Snowfall averages about 4 inches a year. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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