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Fordyce, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Cleveland County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,320
Population
493/sq mi density
$43,056
Median Income
$23,587 per capita
$92,500
Home Value
$111,002 Zillow
$642
Median Rent
25.6% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
1,122
Violent Crime/100K
5,688 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$43,056 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,500 home value, $642/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,122 violent crimes/100K (195% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$92,500
67% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$642/mo
45% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
60.0%
8% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,613
Median year built: 1976
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$92,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$111,002
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
60.0%
Owner-Occupied
40.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$700/mo
1 Bedroom
$751/mo
2 Bedroom
$944/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,239/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,406/mo
Census median rent:
$642/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
25.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
17% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1976
Average age of housing stock: 50 years
Homeownership Rate
60.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $92,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $111,002 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $642 |
| FMR Studio | $700 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $751 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $944 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,239 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,406 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 60.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,613 |
| Median Year Built | 1976 |
| Rent Burden | 25.6% |