Arkansas Housing Market Trends
Real-time market data powered by Zillow Research. Last updated: 2026-03-03
Is Now a Good Time to Buy in Arkansas?
The Arkansas housing market is showing balanced conditions.
home values have grown a moderate 1.7% year-over-year. there are currently 589 homes on the market.
Median Home Value
$215,426
Zillow Home Value Index
Year-over-Year
+1.7%
Home value change
5-Year Change
+30%
Since 2021
Median Rent
$1,160/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
Active Listings
589
Homes for sale
Home Value Trends
5-year Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) for Arkansas vs. national average. ZHVI reflects the typical home value in the 35th-65th percentile range.
Rent Trends
Average rent in Arkansas: $1,160/mo (+5.1% YoY)
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
With a median home value of $215,426 and average rent of $1,160/mo, the price-to-rent ratio in Arkansas is 15.5. A ratio of 15-21 means it could go either way — run the numbers.
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Explore housing data for 12 metro areas in Arkansas. Click any market for detailed trends and analysis.
Fayetteville, AR
$358,484
Avg rent: $1,480/mo
Hot Springs, AR
$236,304
Avg rent: $1,354/mo
Mountain Home, AR
$222,909
Avg rent: $1,661/mo
Little Rock, AR
$222,292
Avg rent: $1,210/mo
Harrison, AR
$217,702
Searcy, AR
$199,193
Avg rent: $1,236/mo
Jonesboro, AR
$195,556
Avg rent: $1,323/mo
Fort Smith, AR
$194,680
Avg rent: $1,026/mo
Russellville, AR
$190,340
Avg rent: $882/mo
Paragould, AR
$183,013
Avg rent: $903/mo
Arkadelphia, AR
$154,442
Malvern, AR
$153,164
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