Top Arkansas markets by PropertyIQ Score
Top metros
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blytheville, AR | 86 | B |
| 2 | Batesville, AR | 68 | D+ |
| 3 | Paragould, AR | 64 | D |
| 4 | Arkadelphia, AR | 61 | D- |
| 5 | Russellville, AR | 57 | F |
| 6 | Forrest City, AR | 56 | F |
| 7 | Jonesboro, AR | 56 | F |
| 8 | Searcy, AR | 51 | F |
| 9 | Harrison, AR | 49 | F |
| 10 | Pine Bluff, AR | 46 | F |
Top counties
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott County, AR | 94 | A |
| 2 | Sevier County, AR | 87 | B+ |
| 3 | Independence County, AR | 81 | B- |
| 4 | Montgomery County, AR | 80 | B- |
| 5 | Mississippi County, AR | 79 | C+ |
| 6 | nevada, ar | 79 | C+ |
| 7 | Hempstead County, AR | 73 | C |
| 8 | Little River County, AR | 72 | C- |
| 9 | Crittenden County, AR | 66 | D |
| 10 | Lawrence County, AR | 66 | D |
Arkansas Real Estate Market
AI-powered housing market analysis for every metro area and county in Arkansas. Updated monthly with the latest data from Zillow, Redfin, Census, and FRED.
Arkansas Metro Areas
19 metropolitan areas tracked by PropertyIQ in Arkansas
+7 more metro areas in Arkansas tracked by PropertyIQ
Arkansas Counties
75 counties tracked by PropertyIQ in Arkansas
+63 more counties in Arkansas tracked by PropertyIQ
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Arkansas Real Estate Market Analysis
The Arkansas housing market offers investors and homebuyers a diverse range of opportunities across metro areas, counties, and communities at every price point. The PropertyIQ Score rates every market in Arkansas by combining Zillow price momentum over 3 and 12 months with Realtor.com market-flow signals — how fast homes sell and how often sellers cut prices — to show how each market is positioned to outperform or lag the state over the next three years.
Arkansas combines genuine affordability with improving economic fundamentals. The Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro (home to Walmart headquarters and its supplier ecosystem) has transformed into one of the South's faster-growing markets. Little Rock's state government and healthcare employment provide stability, while emerging remote-work demand is repricing small-town Arkansas markets that were long overlooked.
View the full PropertyIQ dashboard for any Arkansas market — including its PropertyIQ Score, updated monthly, and the price-momentum and market-flow signals behind it. Compare Arkansas markets against their state benchmark or against each other to identify opportunities aligned with your investment strategy.
Arkansas Metro Areas and ZIP Codes
Arkansas Counties and ZIP Codes
Last updated: 2026-07-18. Data from Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, U.S. Census Bureau, FRED, BLS, and BEA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many housing markets does PropertyIQ track in Arkansas?
PropertyIQ currently tracks 19 metro areas and 75 counties in Arkansas, each with its own PropertyIQ Score, home value trend, and days on market reading, refreshed monthly.
What does a PropertyIQ Score of 50 mean for a Arkansas market?
A score of 50 marks Arkansas's own state average demand momentum. PropertyIQ computes scores nationally across every US market, then calibrates the scale so a Arkansas market is read against Arkansas's own typical momentum rather than the national average. A market scoring above 50 is positioned to outperform the Arkansas average over the next three years, while one below 50 is positioned to lag it.
Where can I find ZIP code level housing data for Arkansas?
Every metro area and county listed on this page links through to its own ZIP codes, and each ZIP has its own market page with home value, rent, and days on market data. Start from a Arkansas metro or county below, then drill into ZIP codes for the most localized data available.
What data sources does PropertyIQ use for Arkansas market data, and how often is it updated?
PropertyIQ ingests fresh data every month from Zillow home values, Realtor.com days on market and price cut activity, Redfin, the US Census Bureau, FRED, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Every metro, county, and ZIP page for Arkansas shows a last updated date, and PropertyIQ Scores are recomputed monthly once that new source data lands.
Which Arkansas metro area has the strongest housing demand right now?
As of the latest monthly refresh, Blytheville, AR has the highest PropertyIQ Score among Arkansas metro areas, indicating the strongest demand momentum in the state relative to its own history. Rankings shift month to month as new home value, days on market, and price cut data arrives, so check back after each monthly update.