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Portia, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Lawrence County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
441
Population
342/sq mi density
$38,250
Median Income
$36,810 per capita
$82,800
Home Value
$106,293 Zillow
$398
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
333
Violent Crime/100K
555 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$38,250 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,800 home value, $398/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
333 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$82,800
71% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$398/mo
66% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
75.0%
15% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
234
Median year built: 1969
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$82,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$106,293
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
75.0%
Owner-Occupied
25.0%
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:
$398/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
14% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1969
Average age of housing stock: 57 years
Homeownership Rate
75.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $82,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $106,293 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $398 |
| 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 | 75.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 25.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 75.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 234 |
| Median Year Built | 1969 |
| Rent Burden | 26.7% |