Benton

Benton, New Brunswick, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Benton is $29,900, across 5 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 119 days.

About Benton

Benton is a small rural community in Victoria County, outside the larger service centres of northwestern New Brunswick. The area is characterized by low-density housing on larger lots, a quiet lifestyle, and a community-oriented feel, with day-to-day needs typically met by driving to nearby towns for groceries, banking, healthcare, and broader retail. Demographics skew toward families and long-time residents, with affordability and space being the main draws rather than walkability or urban amenities.

Local amenities are limited in-neighbourhood, and most recreation is outdoor-oriented (trails, rivers, and seasonal activities common to the region). School options are generally accessed in surrounding communities within the district catchments, and transit is effectively car-dependent with no meaningful fixed-route public transit service. The real estate market tends to be thinly traded with fewer comparables, leading to higher variability by property condition and land size. Pricing is generally below provincial urban centres, and recent years have seen modest appreciation off a low base; rental demand exists but is smaller and more seasonal/worker-linked, with yields supported by lower entry prices but tempered by limited tenant depth and longer vacancy risk.

Market pulse

Benton currently has 20 active for-sale listings with a median asking price of $109,450 and an average of $170 per square foot, indicating an affordable market with pricing that can vary by property type and condition. Homes are taking an average of 129 days to sell and only 2 new listings hit the market in the past 30 days, suggesting slower turnover and a steady, low-velocity environment that may favour patient buyers and long-hold investors watching for well-priced opportunities.

Frequently asked questions about Benton

What is the average home price in Benton?

The median asking price in Benton is $29,900, across 5 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $41,040. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Benton?

There are 5 active MLS® listings in Benton as of August 12, 2026.

How long do homes stay on the market in Benton?

Homes currently listed in Benton have been on the market an average of 119 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.

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