Little Rock metro, AR relocation guide
Moving to Benton, AR
$275,000Median listing price
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About Benton
Benton is the county seat of Saline County (population 35,014 at the 2020 census, per Wikipedia; Arkansas's 12th-largest city), the historic heart of the Saline County suburbs southwest of Little Rock. First settled in 1833 and named for Missouri Senator Thomas Hart Benton, it blends a traditional downtown around the courthouse square with fast-growing subdivisions along the I-30 corridor. Housing ranges from historic homes near downtown to large newer subdivisions, and the city anchors the county's retail and services.
Home prices in Benton
The median listing price in Benton is $275,000.
Top places in Benton
- Downtown Benton / courthouse square
- Tyndall Park
- I-30 commercial corridor
- Nearby Bryant
- Lake Norrell and the Saline River
Commuting from Benton
- Approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Little Rock; typical drive 25–30 minutes (approximate, via I-30).
- Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) is about 24 miles east; typical drive ~30 minutes (approximate).
- I-30 is the direct artery to downtown; the corridor keeps adding lanes as growth continues.
Benton FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Benton, AR?
The median listing price in Benton is $275,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Benton, AR?
Approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Little Rock; typical drive 25–30 minutes (approximate, via I-30).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.