I’ve been digging into the fascinating world of Arkansas real estate using the Zillow Home Value Index, which offers invaluable insights into housing market trends across the state. What immediately caught my attention was the striking affordability of many Arkansas towns compared to national averages. In fact, all 25 towns on this list have median home values under $85,000 – less than a third of the national median!
The data reveals a compelling trend: while most towns have seen significant value increases since 2010 and 2015, some have experienced recent price corrections since 2020. Phillips County stands out with three towns (Helena-West Helena, Marvell, and Elaine) among the most affordable in the state, suggesting regional economic challenges affecting property values in this particular area.
I was particularly surprised to find Pine Bluff – a relatively large city with over 40,000 residents – among the most affordable places in Arkansas. With an impressive 69.64% growth in home values since 2015, it demonstrates that even larger municipalities can offer remarkable affordability while experiencing substantial appreciation, making them potentially attractive investment opportunities.
1. Bearden
- 2025 Home Value: $83,033.95
- 2020 Home Value: $74,073.53
- 2015 Home Value: $58,079.95
- 2010 Home Value: $52,258.07
- % Change 2010-2025: 58.89%
- % Change 2015-2025: 42.96%
- % Change 2020-2025: 12.10%
Bearden tops our list with the highest median home value at $83,033.95 in 2025, showing impressive growth across all time periods, including a substantial 58.89% increase since 2011, 42.96% since 2015, and 12.10% since 2020. This consistent appreciation suggests a healthy market trajectory despite maintaining relative affordability.
Located in Ouachita County in south-central Arkansas, Bearden developed amid the timber industry and continues to embrace its forestry heritage while offering residents a quiet small-town atmosphere within the scenic piney woods region.
2. Poplar Grove
- 2025 Home Value: $81,626.75
- 2020 Home Value: Data not available
- 2015 Home Value: Data not available
- 2011 Home Value: Data not available
- % Change 2011-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2015-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2020-2025: Data not available
Poplar Grove offers a median home value of $81,626.75 in 2025, claiming the second position among our list of affordable Arkansas towns. Without historical data, we can only assess its current affordability rather than growth patterns.
This tiny community in Phillips County in eastern Arkansas embodies rural Delta living at its most authentic, surrounded by fertile agricultural land with a rich farming heritage dating back generations in this Mississippi River region.
3. Tuckerman
- 2025 Home Value: $80,549.95
- 2020 Home Value: Data not available
- 2015 Home Value: Data not available
- 2011 Home Value: Data not available
- % Change 2011-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2015-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2020-2025: Data not available
The small community of Tuckerman records a median home value of $80,549.95 in 2025, giving it the third spot on our list. Historical data isn’t available to track its growth trajectory.
Located in Jackson County in northeastern Arkansas, Tuckerman sits along the Black River approximately 10 miles north of Newport, providing residents with quiet small-town living enhanced by beautiful natural surroundings and outdoor recreational opportunities.
4. Marked Tree
- 2025 Home Value: $80,356.92
- 2020 Home Value: $69,274.79
- 2015 Home Value: $56,687.98
- 2011 Home Value: $60,256.90
- % Change 2011-2025: 33.36%
- % Change 2015-2025: 41.75%
- % Change 2020-2025: 16.00%
The housing market in Marked Tree shows robust growth across all measured periods, with the median value reaching $80,356.92 in 2025, representing a 33.36% increase since 2011, an impressive 41.75% since 2015, and 16.00% since 2020.
Situated in Poinsett County in northeastern Arkansas, Marked Tree gets its unique name from a local landmark – a tree that was marked by Native Americans to indicate a river crossing point. Today, it offers residents affordable living with convenient access to Jonesboro, about 30 miles to the north.
5. Marianna
- 2025 Home Value: $80,351.33
- 2020 Home Value: Data not available
- 2015 Home Value: Data not available
- 2011 Home Value: Data not available
- % Change 2011-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2015-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2020-2025: Data not available
Marianna’s median home value stands at $80,351.33 in 2025, placing it fifth on our list. Without historical data available, we can only note its current price point rather than growth trends.
Serving as the county seat of Lee County in eastern Arkansas, Marianna is located in the Mississippi Delta region about 50 miles southwest of Memphis, offering residents a rich agricultural heritage surrounded by fertile farmland while maintaining its historic downtown district.
6. Newport
- 2025 Home Value: $79,802.68
- 2020 Home Value: $66,532.42
- 2015 Home Value: $53,231.42
- 2011 Home Value: Data not available
- % Change 2011-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2015-2025: 49.92%
- % Change 2020-2025: 19.95%
Newport has enjoyed substantial growth over the past decade, with median home values increasing 49.92% since 2015 and 19.95% since 2020 to reach $79,802.68 in 2025. This consistent appreciation suggests a strengthening market despite maintaining affordability.
As the county seat of Jackson County in northeastern Arkansas, Newport sits along the White River and serves as a regional commercial center with a rich agricultural heritage, particularly in rice production, while offering residents a small-town atmosphere with riverside recreational opportunities.
7. Crossett
- 2025 Home Value: $79,111.72
- 2020 Home Value: $77,478.67
- 2015 Home Value: $64,524.51
- 2011 Home Value: $69,207.63
- % Change 2011-2025: 14.31%
- % Change 2015-2025: 22.61%
- % Change 2020-2025: 2.11%
Crossett shows varied growth patterns, with overall appreciation of 14.31% since 2011 and 22.61% since 2015, bringing median home values to $79,111.72 in 2025. Recent growth has been more modest at 2.11% since 2020.
Located in Ashley County in southeastern Arkansas near the Louisiana border, Crossett developed as a lumber town and continues to have a significant paper and forestry industry presence, providing employment opportunities while maintaining affordable housing options.
8. Swifton
- 2025 Home Value: $75,150.96
- 2020 Home Value: Data not available
- 2015 Home Value: Data not available
- 2011 Home Value: Data not available
- % Change 2011-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2015-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2020-2025: Data not available
Swifton records a median home value of $75,150.96 in 2025, earning the eighth position on our list. Without historical data for comparison, we can only note its current value proposition.
Situated in Jackson County in northeastern Arkansas, Swifton is a small rural community located along Highway 67, about 25 miles south of Jonesboro, offering residents a quiet country lifestyle with agricultural roots and proximity to the Black River.
9. Stamps
- 2025 Home Value: $72,527.62
- 2020 Home Value: $70,435.60
- 2015 Home Value: Data not available
- 2011 Home Value: Data not available
- % Change 2011-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2015-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2020-2025: 2.97%
Stamps has experienced modest growth of 2.97% since 2020, bringing median home values to $72,527.62 in 2025. This stability suggests a balanced market without the dramatic swings seen in some other Arkansas communities.
Located in Lafayette County in southwestern Arkansas, Stamps is known as the childhood home of poet Maya Angelou and offers residents a quiet, rural lifestyle within a historically significant community just a short drive from the Louisiana border.
10. Pine Bluff
- 2025 Home Value: $72,335.31
- 2020 Home Value: $54,321.64
- 2015 Home Value: $42,640.94
- 2011 Home Value: $50,892.08
- % Change 2011-2025: 42.13%
- % Change 2015-2025: 69.64%
- % Change 2020-2025: 33.16%
Pine Bluff stands out with exceptional growth figures, especially from 2015 to 2025, where home values skyrocketed 69.64% to reach $72,335.31. Since 2020 alone, prices have surged 33.16%, indicating strong recent momentum.
As the tenth-largest city in Arkansas, Pine Bluff is located about 45 miles south of Little Rock along the Arkansas River, serving as a regional center for commerce, healthcare, and education with a rich cultural history and institutions like the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
11. Blytheville
- 2025 Home Value: $72,123.93
- 2020 Home Value: $58,832.67
- 2015 Home Value: $54,879.19
- 2011 Home Value: $54,559.44
- % Change 2011-2025: 32.19%
- % Change 2015-2025: 31.42%
- % Change 2020-2025: 22.59%
The median home value in Blytheville has climbed to $72,123.93 in 2025, reflecting robust growth of 32.19% since 2011, 31.42% since 2015, and an impressive 22.59% just since 2020.
Located in Mississippi County in northeastern Arkansas, Blytheville is one of the larger communities on this list, situated along Interstate 55 near the Missouri border with a rich agricultural and steel industry heritage that continues to influence its economy today.
12. Hope
- 2025 Home Value: $71,792.50
- 2020 Home Value: $57,231.99
- 2015 Home Value: Data not available
- 2011 Home Value: Data not available
- % Change 2011-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2015-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2020-2025: 25.44%
Hope has witnessed substantial growth of 25.44% since 2020, bringing median home values to $71,792.50 in 2025. This strong recent performance suggests a healthy local market despite the overall affordability.
Famous as the birthplace of President Bill Clinton, Hope is located in Hempstead County in southwestern Arkansas, serving as a regional commercial center near the Texas border with notable attractions including the watermelon festival that celebrates the area’s agricultural heritage.
13. Carthage
- 2025 Home Value: $70,936.70
- 2020 Home Value: Data not available
- 2015 Home Value: Data not available
- 2011 Home Value: Data not available
- % Change 2011-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2015-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2020-2025: Data not available
Carthage records a median home value of $70,936.70 in 2025, securing its position at thirteenth on our list. While historical comparison data isn’t available, the current values demonstrate significant affordability.
Located in Dallas County in south-central Arkansas, Carthage is a small, rural community surrounded by timber country, offering a peaceful lifestyle off the beaten path while still being within an hour’s drive of larger communities like Pine Bluff.
14. Stephens
- 2025 Home Value: $69,501.90
- 2020 Home Value: $64,203.74
- 2015 Home Value: $53,063.95
- 2011 Home Value: $49,483.77
- % Change 2011-2025: 40.45%
- % Change 2015-2025: 30.98%
- % Change 2020-2025: 8.25%
Stephens has experienced consistent growth across all measured time periods, with a 2025 median home value of $69,501.90 representing 40.45% appreciation since 2011, 30.98% since 2015, and 8.25% since 2020.
Nestled in Ouachita County in southern Arkansas, Stephens is a small town with a rich oil and timber history, located about 15 miles southwest of Camden and offering residents affordable rural living within the timber-rich region of the state.
15. Elaine
- 2025 Home Value: $67,127.09
- 2020 Home Value: Data not available
- 2015 Home Value: Data not available
- 2011 Home Value: Data not available
- % Change 2011-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2015-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2020-2025: Data not available
Elaine’s median home value stands at $67,127.09 in 2025, making it fifteenth on our list. Without historical data, we can’t assess its growth trajectory, but the current prices offer significant value.
This small Phillips County town is situated in eastern Arkansas near the Mississippi River, with historical significance as the site of the Elaine Massacre of 1919, one of the deadliest racial conflicts in American history. Today, it offers quiet rural living with proximity to larger communities like Helena-West Helena.
16. McGehee
- 2025 Home Value: $66,471.79
- 2020 Home Value: $71,241.96
- 2015 Home Value: $63,845.53
- 2011 Home Value: $56,251.54
- % Change 2011-2025: 18.17%
- % Change 2015-2025: 4.11%
- % Change 2020-2025: -6.70%
McGehee presents an interesting market pattern with long-term growth but recent correction. Since 2011, values have increased 18.17% to reach $66,471.79 in 2025, but the town has experienced a 6.70% decline since 2020.
Located in Desha County in southeastern Arkansas, McGehee developed as a railroad town and continues to embrace its heritage while offering affordable living in the Mississippi Delta region, surrounded by rich agricultural lands and outdoor recreational opportunities.
17. Forrest City
- 2025 Home Value: $64,839.50
- 2020 Home Value: $61,868.58
- 2015 Home Value: $48,129.32
- 2011 Home Value: $49,716.07
- % Change 2011-2025: 30.42%
- % Change 2015-2025: 34.72%
- % Change 2020-2025: 4.80%
The housing market in Forrest City shows healthy long-term appreciation with median values reaching $64,839.50 in 2025, representing a 30.42% increase since 2011 and 34.72% growth since 2015. Recent years have seen more moderate 4.80% growth since 2020.
As the county seat of St. Francis County in east-central Arkansas, Forrest City is strategically located along Interstate 40, approximately 45 miles west of Memphis, offering residents affordable housing with convenient access to metropolitan amenities.
18. Augusta
- 2025 Home Value: $62,664.46
- 2020 Home Value: $50,207.70
- 2015 Home Value: $45,206.51
- 2011 Home Value: $41,286.44
- % Change 2011-2025: 51.78%
- % Change 2015-2025: 38.62%
- % Change 2020-2025: 24.81%
Augusta’s market has demonstrated remarkable strength, with consistent growth across all time periods analyzed. The median home value of $62,664.46 in 2025 represents an impressive 51.78% increase since 2011, 38.62% growth since 2015, and 24.81% appreciation since 2020.
Found in Woodruff County in eastern Arkansas, Augusta sits along the scenic White River, giving residents access to excellent fishing, hunting, and outdoor recreation while maintaining affordable housing options.
19. Grady
- 2025 Home Value: $61,329.72
- 2020 Home Value: $58,659.50
- 2015 Home Value: Data not available
- 2011 Home Value: Data not available
- % Change 2011-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2015-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2020-2025: 4.55%
Grady has shown modest growth since 2020, with a 4.55% increase bringing median home values to $61,329.72 in 2025. While longer-term historical data isn’t available, this steady appreciation indicates a stable market.
Located in Lincoln County in southeastern Arkansas, Grady is a small farming community within the Pine Bluff metropolitan area, offering residents rural tranquility with reasonable access to urban conveniences.
20. Marvell
- 2025 Home Value: $59,799.77
- 2020 Home Value: $71,358.76
- 2015 Home Value: Data not available
- 2011 Home Value: Data not available
- % Change 2011-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2015-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2020-2025: -16.20%
Marvell stands out as a market that’s experienced a significant correction, with home values declining 16.20% from 2020 to 2025, bringing the median value to $59,799.77. This price adjustment makes it the twentieth most affordable town in Arkansas.
Situated in Phillips County in the eastern part of the state, Marvell is a small agricultural community that offers residents a peaceful rural lifestyle within an hour’s drive of larger towns like Helena-West Helena.
21. Earle
- 2025 Home Value: $56,925.66
- 2020 Home Value: $57,103.87
- 2015 Home Value: $44,104.08
- 2011 Home Value: $39,326.76
- % Change 2011-2025: 44.75%
- % Change 2015-2025: 29.07%
- % Change 2020-2025: -0.31%
I’ve found Earle’s housing market particularly intriguing, with median values of $56,925.66 in 2025 representing a substantial 44.75% increase since 2011 and 29.07% growth since 2015. However, prices have remained remarkably stable since 2020, showing a minimal 0.31% decrease.
Located in Crittenden County in eastern Arkansas, Earle is part of the Memphis metropolitan area, giving residents access to big-city amenities while maintaining small-town affordability.
22. Dermott
- 2025 Home Value: $56,757.75
- 2020 Home Value: Data not available
- 2015 Home Value: Data not available
- 2011 Home Value: Data not available
- % Change 2011-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2015-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2020-2025: Data not available
With a median home value of $56,757.75 in 2025, Dermott ranks as the twenty-second most affordable town in Arkansas. While historical data isn’t available to track its growth trajectory, the current affordability is remarkable.
Nestled in Drew County in the southeastern part of the state, Dermott is situated between the Mississippi Delta and the timberlands, giving residents a unique blend of agricultural heritage and access to outdoor recreational opportunities.
23. Eudora
- 2025 Home Value: $52,345.06
- 2020 Home Value: Data not available
- 2015 Home Value: Data not available
- 2011 Home Value: Data not available
- % Change 2011-2025: Data not available
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The median home value in Eudora stands at $52,345.06 in 2025, making it the twenty-third most affordable town in Arkansas. Without historical data, we can’t analyze its price trajectory, but the current values indicate exceptional affordability.
Located in Chicot County in the southeastern corner of Arkansas, Eudora sits just miles from the Mississippi River and the Louisiana state line, offering residents a rural lifestyle with proximity to natural amenities.
24. Helena-West Helena
- 2025 Home Value: $41,025.75
- 2020 Home Value: $45,336.26
- 2015 Home Value: $40,978.08
- 2011 Home Value: Data not available
- % Change 2011-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2015-2025: 0.12%
- % Change 2020-2025: -9.51%
Helena-West Helena presents an interesting case as Arkansas’ second most affordable town, with median home values of $41,025.75 in 2025. What’s notable is the market correction that’s occurred since 2020, with prices declining 9.51% over the past five years. Since 2015, however, values have remained remarkably stable with just a 0.12% increase.
This historic Mississippi River town sits in Phillips County along the Arkansas-Mississippi border, offering rich cultural heritage and blues music history alongside its affordable housing market.
25. Grubbs
- 2025 Home Value: $40,756.79
- 2020 Home Value: Data not available
- 2015 Home Value: Data not available
- 2011 Home Value: Data not available
- % Change 2011-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2015-2025: Data not available
- % Change 2020-2025: Data not available
Tucked away in Jackson County, Grubbs claims the title of Arkansas’ most affordable town with a median home value of just $40,756.79 in 2025. Unfortunately, historical data isn’t available for this small community, making it difficult to track its price trajectory over time.
Grubbs is located in the northeastern region of Arkansas, approximately 90 miles northwest of Memphis, offering rural living with access to larger cities within driving distance.
