Income needed to buy a home
Benton County, OR
$188,153
a year in household income to buy the typical Benton County home with 10% down.
The monthly math
Typical home value$556,919
Down payment (10%)$55,692
Loan$501,227
Principal and interest (7.40%)$3,470/mo
Property tax (0.93% a year)$433/mo
Homeowners insurance (estimate)$278/mo
Mortgage insurance$209/mo
Total monthly cost$4,390/mo
Income needed keeps housing at 28% of gross income, the lender rule of thumb.
What locals earn
Out of reach
The typical household here earns $77,702 a year, 41% of what it takes.
In Oregon
Benton County ranks #33 of 36 for the income a home takes, from least to most.
Easiest to afford in Oregon
| County | Typical home | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| Lake County | $196,055 | $63,786 |
| Harney County | $221,363 | $73,024 |
| Gilliam County | $249,477 | $83,011 |
| Grant County | $288,406 | $92,019 |
| Sherman County | $290,073 | $95,731 |
Typical home value from the Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. Rate is the Freddie Mac 30-year average for Oct 8, 2026. Property tax rate is total taxes paid divided by total home value in the county (U.S. Census, ACS 2020-2024). How it works.