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Watson, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Desha County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
190
Population
950/sq mi density
$35,417
Median Income
$29,919 per capita
$35,400
Home Value
$107,635 Zillow
63°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
333
Violent Crime/100K
2,244 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$35,417 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$35,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
333 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$35,400
87% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
91.4%
40% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
104
Median year built: 1972
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$35,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$107,635
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
91.4%
Owner-Occupied
8.6%
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
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
14.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
53% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1972
Average age of housing stock: 54 years
Homeownership Rate
91.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $35,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $107,635 |
Rent
| 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 | 91.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 8.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 91.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 104 |
| Median Year Built | 1972 |
| Rent Burden | 14.5% |