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Most Affordable — Arkansas

1 Helena-West Helena $72,300
2 Warren $86,400
3 Pine Bluff $86,400
4 Cherokee Village $86,800
5 Hope $87,800
6 Forrest City $87,800
7 Malvern $95,500
8 Blytheville $101,200
9 Walnut Ridge $104,500
10 Pocahontas $107,500
11 Trumann $108,000
12 De Queen $108,500
13 Osceola $108,700
14 Camden $108,800
15 El Dorado $113,100
16 Mena $114,200
17 West Memphis $119,100
18 Wynne $125,300
19 Monticello $128,900
20 Newport $132,200
21 Stuttgart $150,600
22 Morrilton $150,900
23 Heber Springs $152,900
24 Berryville $153,500
25 Jacksonville $155,300
26 Hot Springs $156,900
27 Batesville $159,200
28 Clarksville $159,700
29 Mountain Home $160,200
30 Texarkana $162,700
31 Beebe $163,400
32 Harrison $165,000
33 Magnolia $166,500
34 Russellville $166,500
35 Fort Smith $168,100
36 North Little Rock $169,500
37 Greenbrier $171,100
38 Paragould $175,400
39 Arkadelphia $176,000
40 Searcy $176,200
41 Greenwood $177,300
42 Van Buren $178,000
43 Ward $182,100
44 Sheridan $182,300
45 Sherwood $190,900
46 Cabot $197,000
47 Alma $197,200
48 Benton $199,400
49 Siloam Springs $205,000
50 East End $206,000
51 Marion $206,300
52 White Hall $207,100
53 Jonesboro $213,400
54 Little Rock $221,200
55 Bryant $223,400
56 Prairie Grove $226,800
57 Conway $234,600
58 Springdale $237,200
59 Farmington $249,900
60 Pea Ridge $255,600
61 Lowell $260,100
62 Hot Springs Village $262,000
63 Bella Vista $262,400
64 Maumelle $276,900
65 Rogers $278,000
66 Centerton $295,500
67 Fayetteville $322,500
68 Bentonville $370,700
69 Tontitown $394,200
70 Cave Springs $431,300

The most affordable housing markets in Arkansas offer opportunities for homeownership at a fraction of the cost of major metros. Helena-West Helena has a median home value of just $72,300.

Affordable housing markets often feature lower costs of living overall, making them attractive to retirees, remote workers, and families building wealth through homeownership. Many of these cities offer solid community amenities despite their lower price points.

While low home values make homeownership accessible, they may also reflect limited job markets or slower economic growth. The rise of remote work has created new opportunities for these communities to attract residents who can earn higher salaries from distant employers.

Did You Know?

  • 1. In Helena-West Helena, the median home costs just $72,300 — less than a new luxury car.
  • 2. Affordable housing markets have seen increased interest since the rise of remote work, as buyers can earn higher salaries from anywhere.
  • 3. Many of the most affordable cities are in the South and Midwest, where land costs and construction expenses are lower.

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