Fulton County, Arkansas Housing Market
In Fulton County, Arkansas, the median home value is $113,800, with a median monthly rent of $626. This places Fulton County at #2741 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #50 within Arkansas.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $824
- Establishments: 184
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 4,236 (avg $48,827)
- Outflow: 3,773 (avg $48,035)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Fulton County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72529 | 267.1 | +12.43% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Fulton County | Arkansas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $113,800 | $141,465 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $626 | $774 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 84.7% | 71.1% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 15.1 | 15.1 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Fulton County is 19.6% below the Arkansas state average and 50.0% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $626/month is 19.1% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 15.1, the buy-vs-rent decision in Fulton County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Fulton County has an owner-occupancy rate of 84.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock County | Illinois | $113,800 | $782 |
| Bourbon County | Kansas | $113,800 | $752 |
| Scurry County | Texas | $113,800 | $1,020 |
| Hamilton County | Illinois | $113,700 | $568 |
| Decatur County | Iowa | $113,900 | $611 |
Other Counties in Arkansas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little River County | $113,500 | $697 | 80.1% |
| Jefferson County | $113,400 | $888 | 61.8% |
| Scott County | $115,000 | $722 | 78.1% |
| Calhoun County | $110,700 | $769 | 87.8% |
| Cross County | $117,500 | $764 | 67.5% |
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).