Cross County, Arkansas Housing Market
In Cross County, Arkansas, the median home value is $117,500, with a median monthly rent of $764. This places Cross County at #2682 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #48 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: $818
- Establishments: 420
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 28
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 5,861 (avg $53,661)
- Outflow: 5,622 (avg $54,084)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Cross County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72396 | 178.0 | -11.01% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Cross County | Arkansas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $117,500 | $141,465 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $764 | $774 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 67.5% | 71.1% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 12.8 | 15.1 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Cross County is 16.9% below the Arkansas state average and 48.4% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $764/month is 1.3% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 12.8, buying a home in Cross 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.
Cross County has an owner-occupancy rate of 67.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay County | Indiana | $117,500 | $770 |
| Carroll County | Missouri | $117,500 | $822 |
| Rock County | Nebraska | $117,500 | $644 |
| Sevier County | Arkansas | $117,600 | $751 |
| Webster County | Nebraska | $117,600 | $647 |
Other Counties in Arkansas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sevier County | $117,600 | $751 | 67.6% |
| Scott County | $115,000 | $722 | 78.1% |
| Union County | $120,900 | $847 | 72.7% |
| Fulton County | $113,800 | $626 | 84.7% |
| Little River County | $113,500 | $697 | 80.1% |
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).