State rank#10 of 39
Smallest county212,905 residentsKing County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 53005
Benton County, Washington
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population212,905
Household income$89,874
Unemployment4.8%
Life expectancy77.8 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Benton County has 212,905 residents and ranks #10 by population among Washington county equivalents. Median household income is $89,874. The annual-average unemployment rate is 4.8%. Its clearest relative strength is median household income. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Washington
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Benton County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Benton County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is median household income.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $407,800 median home value and $1,306/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $89,874, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Benton County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, bachelor’s degree or higher, and primary care access. College attainment is 33.2% and life expectancy is 77.8 years.
Potential advantages
- Median household income: $89,874, rank #9 of 39 available Washington counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 33.2%, rank #12 of 39 available Washington counties.
- Primary care access: 1 per 1,419 residents, rank #16 of 37 available Washington counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,306/mo, rank #27 of 39; investigate local variation before moving.
- Mental health access: 1 per 258 residents, rank #22 of 39; investigate local variation before moving.
- Life expectancy: 77.8 years, rank #20 of 39; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Washington
Rank and range use only counties in Washington with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$89,874
$89,874; above the state county median of $74,202.
State rank #9 of 39 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$407,800
$407,800; below the state county median of $408,900.
State rank #19 of 39 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,306/mo
$1,306/mo; above the state county median of $1,198/mo.
State rank #27 of 39 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
4.8%
4.8%; below the state county median of 4.9%.
State rank #19 of 39 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
33.2%
33.2%; above the state county median of 29.8%.
State rank #12 of 39 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
77.8 years
77.8 years; at the state county median of 77.8 years.
State rank #20 of 39 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
17.1%
17.1%; below the state county median of 17.4%.
State rank #18 of 39 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
8.3%
8.3%; at the state county median of 8.3%.
State rank #20 of 39 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,419 residents
1 per 1,419 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,483 residents.
State rank #16 of 37 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 258 residents
1 per 258 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 245 residents.
State rank #22 of 39 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Benton County FAQ
Is Benton County a good place to live?
Benton County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, bachelor’s degree or higher, and primary care access. College attainment is 33.2% and life expectancy is 77.8 years.
What should I know before moving to Benton County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $407,800 median home value and $1,306/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $89,874, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Benton County?
Benton County has 212,905 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Benton County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 53005; the parent state FIPS is 53.
What is the median household income in Benton County?
The ACS median household income is $89,874.
How much does housing cost in Benton County?
Housing benchmarks are $407,800 median home value and $1,306/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $89,874, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Benton County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 4.8%.
Similar population
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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