Mountain Home, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Baxter County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
13,021
Population
1,084/sq mi density
$42,103
Median Income
$32,012 per capita
$160,200
Home Value
$241,533 Zillow
$857
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
290
Violent Crime/100K
2,353 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$42,103 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$160,200 home value, $857/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
290 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$160,200
43% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$857/mo
26% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
60.1%
8% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
6,375
Median year built: 1979
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$160,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$241,533
Redfin Median Sale
$240,000
Median Sale Price
$240,000
Median List Price
$259,450
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
60.1%
Owner-Occupied
39.9%
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:
$857/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,092/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$240,000
Median Days on Market
188 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
15
Price Drops
10.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$148
Active Inventory
86
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1979
Average age of housing stock: 47 years
Homeownership Rate
60.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $160,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $241,533 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $240,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $240,000 |
| Median List Price | $259,450 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $148 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $857 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,092 |
| FMR Studio | $700 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $751 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $944 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,239 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,406 |
Market
| Days on Market | 188 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 10.5% |
| Homes Sold | 15 |
| Active Inventory | 86 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $148 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 60.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 39.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 6,375 |
| Median Year Built | 1979 |
| Rent Burden | 32.5% |