| Market | Median list price | YoY | Days on market | Active | Price-to-income | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $441,000 | -0.9% | 69 | 3,706 | 5.7 | $112,000 |
| Little Rock | $294,975 | -1.5% | 54 | 3,133 | 4.5 | $76,000 |
| Hot Springs | $349,500 | +7.5% | 77 | 959 | 6.3 | $88,000 |
| Fort Smith | $262,500 | -4.6% | 64 | 922 | 4.6 | $67,000 |
| Jonesboro | $242,450 | -2.9% | 66 | 616 | 4.4 | $61,000 |
| Harrison | $318,250 | -2.1% | 73 | 384 | 5.9 | $81,000 |
| Mountain Home | $329,675 | +12.3% | 81 | 296 | 6.8 | $83,000 |
| Russellville | $262,450 | -2.4% | 66 | 281 | 4.8 | $67,000 |
| Pine Bluff | $143,700 | +6.4% | 76 | 277 | 3.0 | $37,000 |
| Searcy | $273,675 | +4.4% | 58 | 275 | 5.1 | $69,000 |
| Paragould | $225,500 | +12.8% | 57 | 158 | 4.0 | $57,000 |
| Arkadelphia | $228,675 | -2.4% | 93 | 120 | 4.5 | $58,000 |
| Blytheville | $177,450 | +0.5% | 63 | 118 | 3.3 | $45,000 |
| El Dorado | $212,500 | -3.1% | 69 | 115 | 4.2 | $54,000 |
| Malvern | $259,300 | +13.5% | 62 | 112 | 4.9 | $66,000 |
| Batesville | $266,350 | -3.1% | 81 | 111 | 4.8 | $68,000 |
| Camden | $179,000 | -1.9% | 105 | 111 | 3.4 | $45,000 |
| Magnolia | $239,975 | +6.7% | 108 | 83 | 5.1 | $60,000 |
| Forrest City | $160,000 | +13.1% | 84 | 47 | 3.8 | $41,000 |
State housing market · September 2026 data
Arkansas housing market
Across the 19 Arkansas markets WealthyBud tracks, the midpoint median listing price is $259,300 as of September 2026, and 10 of 19 are priced below a year ago. Fayetteville is the most expensive ($441,000) and Pine Bluff the least ($143,700).
Midpoint median list price
$259,300
19 markets
Markets down YoY
10/19
September 2026
Active listings
11,824
Tracked markets
30-yr mortgage rate
7.28%
2026-10-01
What are home prices in each Arkansas market?
The table lists every Arkansas market WealthyBud tracks with its median listing price, year-over-year change, days on market, active listings, price-to-income ratio and the income needed to buy the median home. Select a market for its full report.
Are home prices rising or falling in Arkansas?
Malvern posted the biggest year-over-year change in Arkansas (+13.5%) and Fort Smith the weakest (-4.6%). The midpoint change across the state's tracked markets is -0.9%, with 11,824 homes actively listed.
How much income do you need to buy a home in Arkansas?
Buying the median listing with 20% down at the current 7.28% rate takes about $37,000 a year in Pine Bluff and $112,000 in Fayetteville, keeping principal, interest and property tax at 28% of income.
Arkansas housing market FAQ
What is the median home price in Arkansas?
Across WealthyBud's 19 tracked Arkansas markets, median listing prices have a midpoint of $259,300 as of September 2026, from $143,700 in Pine Bluff to $441,000 in Fayetteville.
Are home prices falling in Arkansas?
10 of 19 tracked Arkansas markets have median listing prices below a year ago as of September 2026. The weakest is Fort Smith at -4.6%.
What is the most expensive housing market in Arkansas?
Fayetteville has the highest median listing price among tracked Arkansas markets at $441,000 (September 2026).
How much income do you need to buy a home in Arkansas?
Buying the median listing with 20% down at the current 7.28% rate takes about $37,000 a year in Pine Bluff and $112,000 in Fayetteville, keeping principal, interest and property tax at 28% of income. Insurance, HOA and PMI are excluded.
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