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Home appreciation in Arkansas
Arkansas's FHFA HPI® all-transactions index changed +3.1% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +3.0% nationally, ranking 30th of 51 states and D.C. Below, compare its 14 3-digit ZIP regions and 7 metro areas.
- 1-year change
- +3.1%
- 5-year change
- +45.4%
- Since Q1 1995
- +218%
- State rank (1 year)
- 30th
U.S. +3.0%
20th of 51
U.S. +292%
of 51 states and D.C.
Arkansas vs the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Arkansas: 318.0
- United States: 391.6
Arkansas appreciation by time window
| Window | AR | U.S. | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.1% | +3.0% | +0.1 pts |
| 3 years | +12.7% | +12.9% | −0.2 pts |
| 5 years | +45.4% | +41.3% | +4.1 pts |
| 10 years | +85.9% | +93.3% | −7.4 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +218% | +292% | −73.5 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in Arkansas
Fastest-appreciating ZIP codes in Arkansas →Sorted by one-year change. 11 of 14 regions beat the national one-year change of +3.0%. Place labels name the largest community in each region.
| # | 3-digit ZIP region | 1 year | 5 years | 10 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 726 · Harrison, AR area | +6.8% | +56.9% | +99.8% | +223% |
| 2 | 720 · Conway, AR area | +4.8% | +43.0% | +74.5% | +186% |
| 3 | 718 · Texarkana, AR area | +4.4% | +44.3% | +75.3% | +205% |
| 4 | 716 · Pine Bluff, AR area | +4.0% | +45.2% | +77.1% | +203% |
| 5 | 717 · El Dorado, AR area | +4.0% | +45.2% | +77.1% | +203% |
| 6 | 723 · West Memphis, AR area | +4.0% | +45.2% | +77.1% | +203% |
| 7 | 725 · Batesville, AR area | +4.0% | +45.2% | +77.1% | +203% |
| 8 | 728 · Russellville, AR area | +4.0% | +45.2% | +77.1% | +203% |
| 9 | 729 · Fort Smith, AR area | +4.0% | +47.0% | +88.9% | +212% |
| 10 | 727 · Fayetteville, AR area | +3.6% | +58.2% | +128% | +295% |
| 11 | 721 · North Little Rock, AR area | +3.0% | +40.9% | +66.1% | +179% |
| 12 | 719 · Hot Springs, AR area | +2.1% | +45.1% | +92.1% | +227% |
| 13 | 722 · Little Rock, AR area | +0.9% | +32.4% | +59.7% | +196% |
| 14 | 724 · Jonesboro, AR area | -0.9% | +31.1% | +60.8% | +169% |
Metro areas in Arkansas
| Metro area | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texarkana, TX-AR | +4.4% | +44.3% | +205% |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | +3.7% | +58.1% | +295% |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | +3.2% | +47.7% | +212% |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | +2.3% | +37.8% | +185% |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | +1.8% | +33.1% | +183% |
| Jonesboro, AR | -0.9% | +29.2% | +164% |
| Hot Springs, AR | -1.3% | +39.9% | +225% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Arkansas
Arkansas's index peaked in Q4 2007, fell 6.7% to its low in Q2 2011, and regained its peak in Q3 2015, about 7.8 years after the top. Today it sits +89.2% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR | Q4 2007 | Q2 2011 | -6.7% | Q3 2015 (7.8 yrs) | +89.2% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, Arkansas's index has changed +43.6% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | AR after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -0.7% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +2.6% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +17.2% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +33.7% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +43.6% | +76.8% |
If you bought in Arkansas in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the statewide index rate to Q2 2026. Local markets within the state vary widely.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the state rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +209% | $928,181 |
| Q2 2000 | +168% | $803,926 |
| Q2 2005 | +109% | $628,211 |
| Q2 2010 | +97.9% | $593,706 |
| Q2 2015 | +91.7% | $575,248 |
| Q2 2020 | +61.5% | $484,632 |
| Q2 2021 | +45.4% | $436,077 |
| Q2 2023 | +12.7% | $338,010 |
| Q2 2025 | +3.2% | $309,454 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices gone up in Arkansas?
- FHFA HPI® data for Arkansas shows the all-transactions index changed +3.1% over the year to Q2 2026, +45.4% over five years, +85.9% over ten years, and +218% since Q1 1995.
- Is Arkansas appreciating faster than the national average?
- Over the past year Arkansas's index moved +0.1 pts versus the U.S. (+3.0%), ranking 30th of 51 states and D.C. Over five years the gap is +4.1 pts.
- Which ZIP codes in Arkansas are appreciating fastest?
- Over the past year the strongest of 14 3-digit ZIP regions in Arkansas was ZIP3 726 (Harrison, AR area) at +6.8%, and the weakest was ZIP3 724 (Jonesboro, AR area) at -0.9%. 11 of 14 beat the national one-year change.