Arkansas County, Arkansas Housing Market
In Arkansas County, Arkansas, the median home value is $138,100, with a median monthly rent of $843. This places Arkansas County at #2389 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #36 within Arkansas.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,061
- Establishments: 567
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 24
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 6,328 (avg $68,059)
- Outflow: 6,114 (avg $68,838)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Arkansas County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72160 | 186.9 | -4.00% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Arkansas County | Arkansas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $138,100 | $141,465 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $843 | $774 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 64.6% | 71.1% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 13.7 | 15.1 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Arkansas County is 2.4% below the Arkansas state average and 39.4% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $843/month is 8.9% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 13.7, buying a home in Arkansas County is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.
Arkansas County has an owner-occupancy rate of 64.6%, compared to 71.1% in Arkansas and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baraga County | Michigan | $138,100 | $616 |
| Evans County | Georgia | $138,200 | $719 |
| Macoupin County | Illinois | $138,200 | $801 |
| Holt County | Missouri | $138,200 | $650 |
| Steuben County | New York | $137,900 | $894 |
Other Counties in Arkansas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County | $138,400 | $711 | 78.9% |
| Cleveland County | $137,600 | $536 | 82.6% |
| Logan County | $139,900 | $745 | 78.4% |
| Van Buren County | $135,700 | $722 | 77.9% |
| Drew County | $140,800 | $725 | 63.7% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).