Johnson County, Arkansas Housing Market
In Johnson County, Arkansas, the median home value is $135,300, with a median monthly rent of $728. This places Johnson County at #2429 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #39 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: $834
- Establishments: 486
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 13
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 8,961 (avg $51,218)
- Outflow: 8,395 (avg $51,434)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Johnson County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72830 | 238.3 | +1.78% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Johnson County | Arkansas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $135,300 | $141,465 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $728 | $774 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 74.1% | 71.1% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 15.5 | 15.1 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Johnson County is 4.4% below the Arkansas state average and 40.6% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $728/month is 5.9% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 15.5, the buy-vs-rent decision in Johnson County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Johnson County has an owner-occupancy rate of 74.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faribault County | Minnesota | $135,300 | $799 |
| Doniphan County | Kansas | $135,200 | $776 |
| Aleutians East Borough | Alaska | $135,500 | $979 |
| Randolph County | Illinois | $135,100 | $780 |
| Sumner County | Kansas | $135,100 | $825 |
Other Counties in Arkansas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Buren County | $135,700 | $722 | 77.9% |
| Cleveland County | $137,600 | $536 | 82.6% |
| Arkansas County | $138,100 | $843 | 64.6% |
| Polk County | $138,400 | $711 | 78.9% |
| Franklin County | $130,800 | $719 | 78.0% |
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).