Is now a good time to buy a home in Arkansas?
The typical home value in Arkansas is $228K as of Aug 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), up 3.6% from a year earlier. Over five years prices have compounded at +3.7% a year. Prices are 6.7% below their 10-year trend line.
Arkansas price trend & forecast
Cities in Arkansas ranked by buy-timing score
| City | Typical value | 1Y change | 5Y CAGR | 12M outlook | Signal | Buy-timing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison | $240K | +4.1% | +6.6% | +3.6% | BUY | 67/100 |
| Bentonville | $494K | +2.4% | +7.4% | +1.4% | ACCUMULATE | 65/100 |
| Bella Vista | $360K | +1.9% | +5.5% | +0.1% | ACCUMULATE | 65/100 |
| Fayetteville | $385K | +3.7% | +5.8% | +1.7% | ACCUMULATE | 63/100 |
| Springdale | $342K | +3.8% | +6.1% | +0.2% | ACCUMULATE | 61/100 |
| Hot Springs | $247K | +0.3% | +3.9% | -0.3% | ACCUMULATE | 61/100 |
| Siloam Springs | $287K | +2.3% | +5.0% | -0.1% | ACCUMULATE | 61/100 |
| Conway | $251K | +2.6% | +4.1% | +1.6% | ACCUMULATE | 59/100 |
| Rogers | $386K | +2.8% | +6.3% | -0.3% | ACCUMULATE | 58/100 |
| Mountain Home | $242K | +2.1% | +4.5% | +0.5% | ACCUMULATE | 58/100 |
| Jonesboro | $228K | +3.8% | +3.5% | +1.1% | ACCUMULATE | 57/100 |
| Malvern | $145K | -2.6% | +0.5% | -0.8% | WAIT | 55/100 |
| Maumelle | $308K | +2.4% | +4.1% | +0.3% | ACCUMULATE | 55/100 |
| Little Rock | $223K | +3.4% | +3.2% | +1.2% | ACCUMULATE | 54/100 |
| North Little Rock | $171K | +3.6% | +2.7% | +0.9% | ACCUMULATE | 54/100 |
| Benton | $242K | +2.7% | +3.3% | +0.0% | ACCUMULATE | 54/100 |
| Cabot | $249K | +4.4% | +4.7% | +0.4% | ACCUMULATE | 54/100 |
| Paragould | $196K | +3.6% | +3.6% | +0.6% | ACCUMULATE | 54/100 |
| Searcy | $224K | +5.2% | +5.8% | +2.1% | ACCUMULATE | 53/100 |
| Sherwood | $241K | +4.2% | +3.6% | +0.9% | ACCUMULATE | 53/100 |
| Russellville | $220K | +4.2% | +4.2% | +1.1% | ACCUMULATE | 51/100 |
| El Dorado | $140K | -0.4% | -0.4% | -0.3% | WAIT | 51/100 |
| Van Buren | $211K | +5.5% | +5.4% | +0.2% | ACCUMULATE | 49/100 |
| Blytheville | $102K | +9.1% | -3.1% | +0.3% | WAIT | 49/100 |
| Jacksonville | $175K | +5.5% | +4.2% | +0.6% | ACCUMULATE | 48/100 |
| Fort Smith | $195K | +2.7% | +3.0% | -1.4% | WAIT | 44/100 |
| Texarkana | $166K | -0.4% | +0.4% | -2.7% | WAIT | 43/100 |
| Batesville | $180K | +5.4% | +2.9% | -0.9% | WAIT | 42/100 |
| West Memphis | $133K | +5.4% | +1.8% | -1.9% | WAIT | 38/100 |
| Pine Bluff | $72K | -3.7% | -0.6% | -6.0% | WAIT | 31/100 |
Frequently asked questions
Is now a good time to buy a home in Arkansas?
As of Aug 2026, our buy-timing signal for Arkansas is ACCUMULATE — prices are near fair value with a modest expected change (+0.2% over 12 months). Buy opportunistically and negotiate on price. Seasonally, prices tend to be softest around Feb 2027. Buy-timing score: 53/100.
Will home prices in Arkansas go down in 2027?
The model projects +0.2% over the next 12 months: about $228K by Aug 2027, with an 80% range of $224K–$232K (today $228K). Forecasts are statistical and can be wrong — rates, supply and local events matter.
What is the average home price in Arkansas?
The typical (mid-tier) home value in Arkansas is $228K as of Aug 2026, +3.6% year over year.
What is the cheapest time of year to buy in Arkansas?
Historically, prices in Arkansas run lowest in February, about 1.5% below the annual average, and highest in August.
Which areas in Arkansas have the best buy-timing right now?
Highest buy-timing scores: Harrison (67/100, BUY), Bentonville (65/100, ACCUMULATE) and Bella Vista (65/100, ACCUMULATE). Fastest-rising prices: Blytheville (+9.1%), Van Buren (+5.5%) and Jacksonville (+5.5%).
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Source & method
Data: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) — all homes, mid-tier, raw monthly, monthly, latest Aug 2026. Page regenerated 2026-10-08 22:04 PDT. Signals combine valuation vs the long-run trend, momentum and a damped-trend forecast with seasonal adjustment; the “best price window” is the lowest point of the projected path. BUY = prices projected to rise and not stretched; ACCUMULATE = near fair value; WAIT = a dip is projected; HOT = running well ahead of trend; CAUTION = stretched with fading momentum.