Poinsett County, Arkansas Housing Market
In Poinsett County, Arkansas, the median home value is $103,000, with a median monthly rent of $619. This places Poinsett County at #2883 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #59 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: $1,011
- Establishments: 431
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 36
- Multi-family: 8
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 7,559 (avg $54,375)
- Outflow: 7,332 (avg $54,971)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Poinsett County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72472 | 221.2 | -3.20% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Poinsett County | Arkansas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $103,000 | $141,465 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $619 | $774 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 64.4% | 71.1% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 13.9 | 15.1 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Poinsett County is 27.2% below the Arkansas state average and 54.8% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $619/month is 20.0% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 13.9, buying a home in Poinsett 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.
Poinsett County has an owner-occupancy rate of 64.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County | Illinois | $103,000 | $794 |
| Gray County | Texas | $102,900 | $933 |
| Baylor County | Texas | $103,100 | $581 |
| Newton County | Texas | $103,100 | $1,001 |
| Chattahoochee County | Georgia | $102,700 | $1,348 |
Other Counties in Arkansas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouachita County | $102,100 | $764 | 70.9% |
| Sharp County | $105,100 | $766 | 78.8% |
| Hempstead County | $105,700 | $815 | 71.7% |
| Woodruff County | $106,500 | $613 | 64.7% |
| Lawrence County | $98,900 | $697 | 66.6% |
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).