Lonoke County, Arkansas Housing Market
In Lonoke County, Arkansas, the median home value is $193,600, with a median monthly rent of $1,025. This places Lonoke County at #1471 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #9 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: $840
- Establishments: 1,447
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 173
- Multi-family: 51
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 27,878 (avg $70,800)
- Outflow: 25,845 (avg $71,610)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Lonoke County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72086 | 229.5 | +0.82% | 2025 |
| 2 | 72007 | 205.7 | -1.67% | 2025 |
| 3 | 72176 | 192.2 | -0.80% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Lonoke County | Arkansas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $193,600 | $141,465 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,025 | $774 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 75.0% | 71.1% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 15.7 | 15.1 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Lonoke County is 36.9% above the Arkansas state average and 15.0% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,025/month is 32.4% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 15.7, the buy-vs-rent decision in Lonoke County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Lonoke County has an owner-occupancy rate of 75.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | Michigan | $193,700 | $985 |
| Conejos County | Colorado | $193,400 | $748 |
| San Juan County | New Mexico | $193,800 | $956 |
| Humphreys County | Tennessee | $193,400 | $862 |
| Muscogee County | Georgia | $193,900 | $1,106 |
Other Counties in Arkansas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garland County | $194,300 | $966 | 69.4% |
| Boone County | $188,900 | $733 | 70.8% |
| Crawford County | $182,800 | $851 | 75.5% |
| Cleburne County | $179,800 | $859 | 80.6% |
| Madison County | $178,100 | $729 | 79.5% |
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).