Shirley, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Van Buren County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
307
Population
127/sq mi density
$35,938
Median Income
$22,295 per capita
$92,000
Home Value
$184,388 Zillow
$625
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$35,938 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,000 home value, $625/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$92,000
67% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$625/mo
46% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
81.9%
25% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
136
Median year built: 1963
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$92,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$184,388
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
81.9%
Owner-Occupied
18.1%
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:
$625/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
23.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
23% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1963
Average age of housing stock: 63 years
Homeownership Rate
81.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $92,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $184,388 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $625 |
| 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 | 81.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 18.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 81.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 136 |
| Median Year Built | 1963 |
| Rent Burden | 23.8% |