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Helena-West Helena, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Phillips County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
9,218
Population
703/sq mi density
$32,466
Median Income
$19,219 per capita
$72,300
Home Value
$103,192 Zillow
$774
Median Rent
40.7% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
1,836
Violent Crime/100K
5,674 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$32,466 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,300 home value, $774/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,836 violent crimes/100K (383% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$72,300
74% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$774/mo
33% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
46.0%
30% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
5,130
Median year built: 1973
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$72,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$103,192
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
46.0%
Owner-Occupied
54.0%
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:
$774/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
40.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
31% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1973
Average age of housing stock: 53 years
Homeownership Rate
46.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $72,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $103,192 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $774 |
| 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 | 46.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 54.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,130 |
| Median Year Built | 1973 |
| Rent Burden | 40.7% |