Baxter County, Arkansas Housing Market
In Baxter County, Arkansas, the median home value is $174,600, with a median monthly rent of $846. This places Baxter County at #1712 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #15 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: $903
- Establishments: 1,315
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 69
- Multi-family: 11
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 17,277 (avg $64,316)
- Outflow: 15,401 (avg $63,205)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Baxter County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72653 | 232.5 | +2.70% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Baxter County | Arkansas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $174,600 | $141,465 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $846 | $774 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 75.2% | 71.1% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 17.2 | 15.1 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Baxter County is 23.4% above the Arkansas state average and 23.3% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $846/month is 9.3% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 17.2, the buy-vs-rent decision in Baxter County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Baxter County has an owner-occupancy rate of 75.2%, compared to 71.1% in Arkansas and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton County | Indiana | $174,600 | $842 |
| Livingston County | New York | $174,600 | $931 |
| Bibb County | Georgia | $174,500 | $1,066 |
| Mackinac County | Michigan | $174,500 | $760 |
| Martin County | Texas | $174,800 | $971 |
Other Counties in Arkansas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian County | $176,200 | $886 | 61.4% |
| Stone County | $171,600 | $626 | 75.9% |
| Madison County | $178,100 | $729 | 79.5% |
| Pope County | $170,100 | $859 | 70.4% |
| Cleburne County | $179,800 | $859 | 80.6% |
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).