The market in numbers
Home values over the last two years
The typical home in Arkansas was worth $183,200 in September 2024 and $192,100 in August 2026, a change of +4.8% over two years. Values are at the highest point of the period.
Housing markets by metro
Typical home value, 12-month change and rents for each metro area in Arkansas, largest first. Linked metros have their own report, ZIP code by ZIP code. Where a metro crosses a state line, the figures cover only its part inside Arkansas. Of Arkansas's ZIP codes, 77 lie outside any metro area.
| Metro area | ZIP codes | Home value | 12 months | Monthly rent | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 53 | $238,400 | +4.6% | $1,300 | 6.8% |
| Fayetteville | 30 | $349,800 | +1.8% | $1,600 | 5.4% |
| Fort Smith | 20 | $211,100 | +6.6% | $1,100 | 5.9% |
| Jonesboro | 14 | $153,300 | +8.6% | n/a | n/a |
| Hot Springs | 8 | $258,700 | +0.9% | n/a | n/a |
| Russellville | 11 | $194,800 | +4.0% | n/a | n/a |
| Mountain Home | 10 | $237,100 | +0.4% | n/a | n/a |
| Pine Bluff | 10 | $133,500 | +2.9% | n/a | n/a |
| Searcy | 10 | $217,200 | +2.7% | n/a | n/a |
| Harrison | 7 | $234,800 | +1.4% | n/a | n/a |
| Paragould | 4 | $175,800 | +8.3% | n/a | n/a |
| Texarkana | 4 | $163,000 | +5.8% | n/a | n/a |
| El Dorado | 2 | $132,000 | −1.1% | n/a | n/a |
| Batesville | 10 | $177,500 | +5.9% | n/a | n/a |
| Helena | 6 | $64,700 | −5.0% | n/a | n/a |
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| Metro area | ZIP codes | Home value | 12 months | Monthly rent | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 53 | $238,400 | +4.6% | $1,300 | 6.8% |
| Fayetteville | 30 | $349,800 | +1.8% | $1,600 | 5.4% |
| Fort Smith | 20 | $211,100 | +6.6% | $1,100 | 5.9% |
| Jonesboro | 14 | $153,300 | +8.6% | n/a | n/a |
| Hot Springs | 8 | $258,700 | +0.9% | n/a | n/a |
| Russellville | 11 | $194,800 | +4.0% | n/a | n/a |
| Mountain Home | 10 | $237,100 | +0.4% | n/a | n/a |
| Pine Bluff | 10 | $133,500 | +2.9% | n/a | n/a |
| Searcy | 10 | $217,200 | +2.7% | n/a | n/a |
| Harrison | 7 | $234,800 | +1.4% | n/a | n/a |
| Paragould | 4 | $175,800 | +8.3% | n/a | n/a |
| Texarkana | 4 | $163,000 | +5.8% | n/a | n/a |
| El Dorado | 2 | $132,000 | −1.1% | n/a | n/a |
| Batesville | 10 | $177,500 | +5.9% | n/a | n/a |
| Helena | 6 | $64,700 | −5.0% | n/a | n/a |
| Camden | 5 | $115,100 | +5.0% | n/a | n/a |
| Hope | 5 | $121,100 | +2.5% | n/a | n/a |
| Magnolia | 4 | $120,200 | −1.9% | n/a | n/a |
| Memphis | 4 | $156,000 | +8.6% | n/a | n/a |
| Arkadelphia | 3 | $183,700 | +4.2% | n/a | n/a |
| Forrest City | 3 | $132,200 | +0.3% | n/a | n/a |
| Blytheville | 2 | $157,400 | +6.0% | n/a | n/a |
| Malvern | 2 | $190,200 | −1.1% | n/a | n/a |
| Poplar Bluff | 1 | $148,400 | −0.7% | n/a | n/a |
Home values by county
Of Arkansas's 74 counties, Benton County has the highest typical home value, $355,100, and Phillips County the lowest, $64,700. Among counties with at least five ZIP codes, Lafayette County has risen most over the year, up 11.4%, and Phillips County has moved least, down 5.0%.
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| County | ZIP codes | Home value | 12 months | Monthly rent | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton County | 16 | $355,100 | +0.8% | $1,700 | 5.6% |
| Washington County | 11 | $320,500 | +3.8% | $1,500 | 4.9% |
| Madison County | 3 | $290,700 | +7.0% | n/a | n/a |
| Faulkner County | 7 | $267,700 | +3.8% | n/a | n/a |
| Garland County | 8 | $258,700 | +0.9% | n/a | n/a |
| Cleburne County | 6 | $258,300 | +3.7% | n/a | n/a |
| Saline County | 10 | $251,300 | +2.3% | $1,600 | 7.7% |
| Montgomery County | 1 | $244,300 | +6.0% | n/a | n/a |
| Carroll County | 5 | $244,000 | +5.4% | n/a | n/a |
| Pulaski County | 20 | $242,200 | +3.5% | $1,200 | 6.8% |
| Baxter County | 7 | $234,400 | −0.7% | n/a | n/a |
| Boone County | 4 | $234,100 | +1.0% | n/a | n/a |
| Crawford County | 6 | $234,000 | +7.4% | n/a | n/a |
| Newton County | 2 | $233,900 | −3.4% | n/a | n/a |
| Marion County | 6 | $232,500 | −2.2% | n/a | n/a |
| White County | 9 | $220,300 | +3.7% | n/a | n/a |
| Lonoke County | 7 | $212,100 | +3.4% | $1,400 | 7.1% |
| Sebastian County | 11 | $211,800 | +7.6% | $1,100 | 6.0% |
| Pope County | 7 | $210,600 | +3.1% | n/a | n/a |
| Stone County | 1 | $207,200 | +3.9% | n/a | n/a |
| Fulton County | 5 | $196,400 | +5.0% | n/a | n/a |
| Perry County | 5 | $195,000 | +11.3% | n/a | n/a |
| Grant County | 3 | $193,200 | +5.5% | n/a | n/a |
| Johnson County | 4 | $191,800 | +5.4% | n/a | n/a |
| Hot Spring County | 2 | $190,200 | −1.1% | n/a | n/a |
| Polk County | 2 | $188,700 | +2.0% | n/a | n/a |
| Miller County | 2 | $187,300 | +3.1% | n/a | n/a |
| Sevier County | 1 | $185,600 | +8.9% | n/a | n/a |
| Clark County | 3 | $183,700 | +4.2% | n/a | n/a |
| Searcy County | 3 | $183,400 | +9.9% | n/a | n/a |
| Izard County | 3 | $182,700 | +5.3% | n/a | n/a |
| Van Buren County | 4 | $181,200 | +2.7% | n/a | n/a |
| Greene County | 3 | $179,900 | +9.5% | n/a | n/a |
| Craighead County | 8 | $179,300 | +4.0% | n/a | n/a |
| Franklin County | 3 | $178,100 | +4.0% | n/a | n/a |
| Independence County | 4 | $178,000 | +6.1% | n/a | n/a |
| Logan County | 4 | $173,200 | +1.5% | n/a | n/a |
| Conway County | 2 | $172,900 | +8.2% | n/a | n/a |
| Pike County | 3 | $171,700 | +0.4% | n/a | n/a |
| Yell County | 3 | $165,800 | +3.9% | n/a | n/a |
| Howard County | 4 | $163,900 | +1.7% | n/a | n/a |
| Little River County | 1 | $159,800 | +11.5% | n/a | n/a |
| Scott County | 1 | $159,600 | +8.4% | n/a | n/a |
| Mississippi County | 2 | $157,400 | +6.0% | n/a | n/a |
| Crittenden County | 4 | $156,000 | +8.6% | n/a | n/a |
| Cleveland County | 3 | $155,600 | +5.0% | n/a | n/a |
| Randolph County | 3 | $148,400 | −0.7% | n/a | n/a |
| Lincoln County | 1 | $148,000 | +9.5% | n/a | n/a |
| Sharp County | 4 | $147,300 | +0.9% | n/a | n/a |
| Drew County | 3 | $142,700 | +0.7% | n/a | n/a |
| Clay County | 3 | $140,100 | +5.8% | n/a | n/a |
| Cross County | 3 | $139,100 | +7.8% | n/a | n/a |
| Calhoun County | 1 | $134,100 | +10.2% | n/a | n/a |
| Saint Francis County | 3 | $132,200 | +0.3% | n/a | n/a |
| Union County | 2 | $132,000 | −1.1% | n/a | n/a |
| Columbia County | 2 | $129,800 | −1.5% | n/a | n/a |
| Arkansas County | 3 | $129,000 | +3.8% | n/a | n/a |
| Poinsett County | 6 | $127,900 | +7.7% | n/a | n/a |
| Lawrence County | 2 | $123,800 | −2.0% | n/a | n/a |
| Hempstead County | 2 | $123,000 | +3.2% | n/a | n/a |
| Chicot County | 2 | $122,500 | −3.6% | n/a | n/a |
| Dallas County | 3 | $116,600 | −2.7% | n/a | n/a |
| Ouachita County | 3 | $112,600 | +10.2% | n/a | n/a |
| Lee County | 2 | $109,800 | −7.2% | n/a | n/a |
| Bradley County | 1 | $108,300 | 0.0% | n/a | n/a |
| Desha County | 3 | $106,600 | +0.7% | n/a | n/a |
| Lafayette County | 5 | $99,100 | +11.4% | n/a | n/a |
| Jackson County | 4 | $99,100 | −6.1% | n/a | n/a |
| Jefferson County | 3 | $98,600 | 0.0% | n/a | n/a |
| Ashley County | 2 | $98,200 | +3.6% | n/a | n/a |
| Woodruff County | 2 | $96,600 | +2.1% | n/a | n/a |
| Nevada County | 1 | $92,200 | −1.1% | n/a | n/a |
| Monroe County | 1 | $91,000 | −2.5% | n/a | n/a |
| Phillips County | 6 | $64,700 | −5.0% | n/a | n/a |
Where prices are rising fastest
The ten ZIP codes with the strongest change in home values over the past twelve months. Among the larger half of Arkansas's ZIP codes by population, so that places with only a handful of sales a year do not crowd the list.
| ZIP code | Area | Home value | 12 months | 5 yrs, per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71822 | Ashdown | $159,800 | +11.5% | +3.2% |
| 72206 | Little Rock | $141,700 | +9.8% | +1.9% |
| 71667 | Star City | $148,000 | +9.5% | +2.1% |
| 71832 | De Queen | $185,600 | +8.9% | +4.7% |
| 72958 | Waldron | $159,600 | +8.4% | +2.9% |
| 72110 | Morrilton | $169,800 | +8.2% | +4.6% |
| 72150 | Sheridan | $228,800 | +8.2% | +4.8% |
| 72315 | Blytheville | $107,700 | +8.2% | −2.4% |
| 72301 | West Memphis | $133,300 | +6.5% | +2.1% |
| 72103 | Mabelvale | $189,800 | +6.2% | +3.5% |
Where prices are falling
Across Arkansas, 56 ZIP codes are below where they were a year ago. These are the ten largest declines among the larger half by population.
| ZIP code | Area | Home value | 12 months | From its peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72360 | Marianna | $98,800 | −11.1% | −19.6% |
| 71601 | Pine Bluff | $40,300 | −8.8% | −22.1% |
| 72112 | Newport | $100,600 | −7.0% | −14.5% |
| 72335 | Forrest City | $80,000 | −5.5% | −10.2% |
| 72114 | North Little Rock | $91,200 | −3.6% | −17.9% |
| 72390 | Helena - West Helena | $39,200 | −3.3% | −16.5% |
| 72104 | Malvern | $147,400 | −3.1% | −9.8% |
| 71753 | Magnolia | $151,400 | −1.7% | −11.6% |
| 72042 | De Witt | $130,400 | −1.1% | −9.4% |
| 71857 | Prescott | $92,200 | −1.1% | −2.9% |
Best rental yields
Gross yield is a year's rent divided by the home value, before costs. These are the highest yields among the larger ZIP codes with rent data.
| ZIP code | Area | Home value | Monthly rent | Gross yield | Rent, 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72114 | North Little Rock | $91,200 | $1,100 | 15.0% | +3.3% |
| 71603 | Pine Bluff | $98,600 | $1,100 | 12.9% | n/a |
| 72209 | Little Rock | $114,300 | $1,200 | 12.7% | +2.8% |
| 72204 | Little Rock | $123,100 | $1,100 | 10.7% | +1.6% |
| 72904 | Fort Smith | $118,300 | $1,000 | 10.2% | +1.5% |
| 72206 | Little Rock | $141,700 | $1,100 | 9.6% | +2.9% |
| 72118 | North Little Rock | $136,600 | $1,000 | 9.1% | +0.4% |
| 72117 | North Little Rock | $153,100 | $1,200 | 9.0% | n/a |
| 71854 | Texarkana | $166,300 | $1,200 | 8.7% | n/a |
| 72076 | Jacksonville | $174,500 | $1,200 | 8.4% | +3.1% |
Most affordable against local incomes
Home value divided by the median household income of the people who live in the ZIP code. A lower multiple means homes cost fewer years of local earnings. The state typical is 3.4×.
| ZIP code | Area | Home value | Median income | Price to income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72390 | Helena - West Helena | $39,200 | $38,300 | 1.0× |
| 71601 | Pine Bluff | $40,300 | $37,500 | 1.1× |
| 71857 | Prescott | $92,200 | $53,100 | 1.7× |
| 71603 | Pine Bluff | $98,600 | $53,100 | 1.9× |
| 71635 | Crossett | $87,300 | $47,100 | 1.9× |
| 72335 | Forrest City | $80,000 | $40,400 | 2.0× |
| 72315 | Blytheville | $107,700 | $52,300 | 2.1× |
| 71701 | Camden | $115,100 | $49,100 | 2.3× |
| 72042 | De Witt | $130,400 | $55,700 | 2.3× |
| 72046 | Scott | $133,000 | $56,700 | 2.4× |
Who is moving in
Household moves between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, measured county by county. Summed across its counties, Arkansas gained 10,742 households on net, and the households that arrived brought $892m more income than those that left. Of its 74 counties, 43 gained households. The tables show the largest gains and losses; the last column is how much more, or less, the average arriving household earned than the average household that left.
| County | Net households | Net income moved | Arrivals vs leavers, per household |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton County | +5,146 | +$441m | +$2,093 |
| Washington County | +1,876 | +$190m | +$4,951 |
| Saline County | +1,222 | +$114m | +$5,610 |
| Faulkner County | +1,110 | +$65m | +$1,247 |
| Crawford County | +446 | +$29m | +$2,546 |
| Craighead County | +440 | +$2m | −$3,286 |
| Baxter County | +410 | +$34m | +$5,210 |
| Lonoke County | +360 | +$41m | +$4,282 |
| County | Net households | Net income moved | Arrivals vs leavers, per household |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County | −558 | −$192m | −$7,853 |
| Jefferson County | −426 | −$35m | −$7,271 |
| Union County | −302 | −$18m | −$2,218 |
| Phillips County | −246 | −$12m | −$5,760 |
| Saint Francis County | −238 | −$10m | −$1,962 |
What CITIZEN sees
CITIZEN grades every US ZIP code on one national scale, reading price and its direction, rent, local earnings, resident equity and where buyers and their money are arriving from. Grades are ranks: an A is the top 10% of the country, an F the bottom 10%. In Arkansas, 18 of 305 ZIP codes grade A and 34 grade F. Which ones, and why, is in CITIZEN.
Questions
Are home prices going up or down in Arkansas?
Up. Home values across Arkansas are up 5.2% over the past twelve months, to a typical $192K, and 248 of its 305 ZIP codes are higher than a year ago.
What is the typical home value in Arkansas?
$192,100 across Arkansas's 305 ZIP codes, as of August 2026. Among its metro areas, the typical home ranges from $133,500 in Pine Bluff to $349,800 in Fayetteville.
What is the cheapest place to buy a house in Arkansas?
Among Arkansas's metro areas with at least eight ZIP codes, Pine Bluff has the lowest typical home value, $133,500. Among the larger half of its ZIP codes, 72390 in Helena - West Helena is the cheapest, at $39,200.
Where are home prices rising fastest in Arkansas?
71822 in Ashdown (+11.5%), 72206 in Little Rock (+9.8%) and 71667 in Star City (+9.5%), over the past twelve months, among the larger half of its ZIP codes.
What is the typical rent in Arkansas?
About $1,300 a month, across the 67 ZIP codes with rent data, up 2.4% over the past year.
Are people moving to Arkansas?
Yes, on balance. Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, Arkansas gained 10,742 households on net from moves, summed across its counties.
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Sources and method
- Source: CITIZEN, Lualdi Advisors' US housing market intelligence. Home values and rents through August 2026; household incomes 2020 to 2024; migration for tax years 2022 to 2023.
- State, metro and county figures are medians across their ZIP codes, not a separate index. The two-year chart is the median ZIP value for each month. Grades and scores are CITIZEN's own.
- ZIP code lists use the larger half of the state's ZIP codes by population.
- Updated monthly. Last updated 2026-10-14.
