Bradley County, Arkansas Housing Market

In Bradley County, Arkansas, the median home value is $94,800, with a median monthly rent of $689. This places Bradley County at #2981 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #65 within Arkansas.

Median Home Value $94,800
Median Rent $689/mo
Owner Occupancy 66.0%
Price/Rent Ratio 11.5

📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)

ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.

📍 Economic Snapshot

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Employment & Wages

2,606
jobs (private sector)
  • Avg weekly wage: $900
  • Establishments: 309
  • BLS QCEW, 2025
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Housing Supply

1
new units authorized (2025)
  • Single-family: 1
  • Multi-family: 0
  • U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
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Migration Patterns

+127
net migration (filers, 2021-2022)
  • Inflow: 3,430 (avg $50,071)
  • Outflow: 3,303 (avg $50,725)
  • IRS Statistics of Income

How Bradley County Compares

MetricBradley CountyArkansas AverageU.S. Average
Median Home Value $94,800 $141,465 $227,706
Median Gross Rent $689 $774 $968
Owner Occupancy Rate 66.0% 71.1% 73.3%
Price/Rent Ratio 11.5 15.1 18.7

Market Analysis

The median home value in Bradley County is 33.0% below the Arkansas state average and 58.4% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $689/month is 11.0% below the state average.

With a price-to-rent ratio of 11.5, buying a home in Bradley 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.

Bradley County has an owner-occupancy rate of 66.0%, 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

CountyStateMedian Home ValueMedian Rent
Emanuel County Georgia $94,700 $783
Johnson County Georgia $94,900 $647
Buchanan County Virginia $94,900 $743
Dallas County Alabama $94,600 $733
Clay County Arkansas $94,600 $707

Other Counties in Arkansas

CountyMedian Home ValueMedian RentOwner Occ.
Clay County $94,600 $707 74.7%
Prairie County $96,400 $625 75.8%
Dallas County $97,300 $627 72.6%
Ashley County $91,900 $703 70.8%
Jackson County $98,300 $668 65.5%

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).