Looking for affordable housing in Arkansas? According to the Zillow Home Value Index, the Natural State offers some of the most budget-friendly real estate options in the country. You’ll find that these 25 towns represent extraordinary value compared to the state average of $187,759.
You might be surprised to discover that while most of these affordable communities have seen steady growth over the past 15 years, four towns have actually experienced price declines since 2020. With a median home value of just $72,775 among these 25 communities, you’re looking at housing prices that are 61% below the state average.
The data reveals fascinating regional patterns – many of these towns are clustered in the Mississippi Delta and southern regions of Arkansas. While Pine Bluff stands out with an impressive 30.92% growth since 2020, Marvell has seen the steepest decline at -16.91% in the same period, highlighting the diverse market conditions you’ll encounter across these affordable communities.
25. Bearden
- 2025 Home Value: $83,560
- 2020 Home Value: $77,968
- 2015 Home Value: $60,933
- 2010 Home Value: $55,673
- 2020-2025 Change: 7.17%
- 2015-2025 Change: 37.13%
- 2010-2025 Change: 50.09%
Nestled in the southern part of Arkansas in Ouachita County, Bearden offers you surprisingly robust property appreciation despite its affordable pricing. Your investment here would have grown by over 50% from 2010 to 2025, with values climbing steadily from $55,673 to $83,560. While the growth has moderated in recent years to just 7.17% since 2020, the long-term trajectory shows this small community maintains consistent appeal for budget-conscious homebuyers seeking value appreciation.
24. Marianna
- 2025 Home Value: $83,412
- 2020 Home Value: N/A
- 2015 Home Value: N/A
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- 2020-2025 Change: N/A
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Located in Lee County in eastern Arkansas, Marianna gives you access to affordability with current home values at just $83,412. Though historical data is limited, making it difficult to track growth patterns, your dollar stretches remarkably far in this Mississippi Delta community. The town sits about 45 miles southwest of Memphis, Tennessee, offering you small-town charm with regional urban amenities within driving distance while maintaining some of the most accessible housing prices in the state.
23. Newport
- 2025 Home Value: $83,343
- 2020 Home Value: $70,454
- 2015 Home Value: $55,207
- 2010 Home Value: N/A
- 2020-2025 Change: 18.30%
- 2015-2025 Change: 50.96%
- 2010-2025 Change: N/A
Situated along the White River in Jackson County, Newport shows you impressive property appreciation potential despite its affordability. Your real estate investment would have grown dramatically by nearly 51% from 2015 to 2025, with values rising from $55,207 to $83,343. Even in the most recent five-year period, the growth rate of 18.30% demonstrates consistent upward momentum that outpaces many other affordable towns on this list, making Newport an attractive option for value-minded buyers seeking growth.
22. Poplar Grove
- 2025 Home Value: $83,121
- 2020 Home Value: N/A
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Tucked away in Phillips County in the eastern Delta region of Arkansas, Poplar Grove offers you exceptionally affordable housing with current values at $83,121. While historical data points aren’t available to track growth over time, your housing dollar stretches remarkably far in this small community. The rural setting provides you with peaceful living conditions away from urban congestion while maintaining price points well below the state average, positioning Poplar Grove as one of Arkansas’s hidden gems for budget-conscious homebuyers.
21. Marked Tree
- 2025 Home Value: $82,243
- 2020 Home Value: $72,216
- 2015 Home Value: $58,960
- 2010 Home Value: $64,591
- 2020-2025 Change: 13.89%
- 2015-2025 Change: 39.49%
- 2010-2025 Change: 27.33%
Straddling Poinsett County in northeastern Arkansas, Marked Tree presents you with an interesting market trajectory. Your investment would have weathered some volatility, dropping from $64,591 in 2010 to $58,960 in 2015 before experiencing robust recovery to $82,243 by 2025. This represents a solid 27.33% fifteen-year growth rate despite the mid-decade dip. The strong 39.49% growth since 2015 and continued momentum with 13.89% growth since 2020 suggests the market has found stable footing after earlier fluctuations.
20. Tuckerman
- 2025 Home Value: $82,048
- 2020 Home Value: N/A
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Found in Jackson County in northeastern Arkansas, Tuckerman provides you with highly affordable housing options at $82,048 in 2025. Although historical comparison data isn’t available to track growth patterns, the current pricing represents exceptional value at less than half the state average. The small community atmosphere along with proximity to Newport and the larger regional hub of Jonesboro gives you access to additional amenities while maintaining the financial benefits of small-town living costs.
19. Crossett
- 2025 Home Value: $78,867
- 2020 Home Value: $80,962
- 2015 Home Value: $67,533
- 2010 Home Value: $74,954
- 2020-2025 Change: -2.59%
- 2015-2025 Change: 16.78%
- 2010-2025 Change: 5.22%
Positioned in Ashley County in southern Arkansas near the Louisiana border, Crossett offers you a more stable but slower-growing market. Your property investment would have seen modest appreciation of 5.22% from 2010 to 2025, with values moving from $74,954 to $78,867. The market experienced a notable dip to $67,533 in 2015 before recovering strongly by 2020, only to decline slightly by 2.59% in the most recent five-year period. This volatility suggests a market responding to local economic conditions while maintaining relatively affordable price points.
18. Swifton
- 2025 Home Value: $77,489
- 2020 Home Value: N/A
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Located in Jackson County in the northeastern region of Arkansas, Swifton presents you with attractive housing affordability at $77,489 in 2025. While historical data points aren’t available for trend analysis, the current pricing puts this small community firmly among the state’s most accessible markets. Your housing dollar stretches considerably farther here than in most Arkansas communities, with values at nearly 60% below the state average, making Swifton an appealing option for budget-conscious homebuyers seeking small-town living.
17. Blytheville
- 2025 Home Value: $76,772
- 2020 Home Value: $63,352
- 2015 Home Value: $54,798
- 2010 Home Value: $58,243
- 2020-2025 Change: 21.18%
- 2015-2025 Change: 40.10%
- 2010-2025 Change: 31.81%
Situated in Mississippi County in the northeastern corner of Arkansas, Blytheville demonstrates remarkable growth potential despite affordable pricing. Your investment would have grown by 31.81% from 2010 to 2025, with a temporary dip in 2015 before surging upward. The impressive 21.18% growth just since 2020 ranks among the highest short-term appreciation rates on this list. This strong recent performance suggests Blytheville’s market is gaining momentum while still offering entry prices of $76,772 that remain well below state averages.
16. Pine Bluff
- 2025 Home Value: $75,646
- 2020 Home Value: $57,780
- 2015 Home Value: $44,913
- 2010 Home Value: $52,431
- 2020-2025 Change: 30.92%
- 2015-2025 Change: 68.43%
- 2010-2025 Change: 44.28%
Anchoring Jefferson County in central Arkansas, Pine Bluff showcases some of the strongest growth metrics among affordable communities. Your real estate investment would have appreciated dramatically by 44.28% from 2010 to 2025, despite experiencing a pronounced dip to $44,913 in 2015. The explosive 68.43% growth since that low point and continued momentum with 30.92% growth just in the past five years—the highest recent growth rate among all towns on this list—suggests a market that has found strong footing after earlier challenges.
15. Stamps
- 2025 Home Value: $74,481
- 2020 Home Value: $74,125
- 2015 Home Value: N/A
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- 2020-2025 Change: 0.48%
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Found in Lafayette County in southwestern Arkansas, Stamps gives you access to stable, affordable housing with minimal recent price fluctuations. Your home value would have increased only marginally by 0.48% from 2020 to 2025, moving from $74,125 to $74,481—essentially keeping pace with inflation. This price stability might appeal if you’re seeking predictable housing costs in a rural setting. The town’s proximity to larger communities like Hope while maintaining values at less than 40% of the state average positions Stamps as a budget-friendly option with regional amenities nearby.
14. Stephens
- 2025 Home Value: $73,779
- 2020 Home Value: $72,816
- 2015 Home Value: $58,999
- 2010 Home Value: $55,702
- 2020-2025 Change: 1.32%
- 2015-2025 Change: 25.05%
- 2010-2025 Change: 32.45%
Located in Ouachita County in southern Arkansas, Stephens presents you with a market that experienced most of its growth before 2020. Your property investment would have appreciated by a healthy 32.45% from 2010 to 2025, with values rising from $55,702 to $73,779. However, the growth pattern shows a significant slowdown to just 1.32% in the most recent five-year period, suggesting the market may be stabilizing after earlier gains. This combination of historical appreciation with recent price stability might appeal if you’re seeking affordable entry with less concern about immediate appreciation.
13. Hope
- 2025 Home Value: $72,775
- 2020 Home Value: $59,881
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- 2010 Home Value: N/A
- 2020-2025 Change: 21.53%
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Centered in Hempstead County in southwestern Arkansas, Hope demonstrates remarkable recent growth despite its affordability. Your home investment would have appreciated by an impressive 21.53% in just five years, with values climbing from $59,881 in 2020 to $72,775 by 2025. This robust growth rate—the third highest on our list for the recent period—suggests a market gaining momentum while still offering entry prices at less than 40% of the state average. The birthplace of former President Bill Clinton continues to offer you compelling value with promising appreciation potential.
12. Carthage
- 2025 Home Value: $69,371
- 2020 Home Value: N/A
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- 2020-2025 Change: N/A
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Situated in Dallas County in south-central Arkansas, Carthage provides you with exceptionally affordable housing at $69,371 in 2025. While historical data isn’t available to track growth patterns, the current pricing represents outstanding value at roughly 37% of the state average. Your housing budget stretches remarkably far in this small rural community, where low-cost living combines with a quiet atmosphere away from urban centers. The limited market data suggests a less volatile housing environment where your primary benefit would be initial affordability rather than speculative growth potential.
11. Elaine
- 2025 Home Value: $69,019
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Located in Phillips County in the eastern Arkansas Delta region, Elaine offers you remarkably affordable housing at $69,019 in 2025. While historical trends aren’t available for analysis, the current pricing positions this small community among the most accessible markets in the state at roughly 36% of the Arkansas average. The town’s historical significance related to the 1919 Elaine Massacre contrasts with its current quiet rural setting. Your housing dollar extends significantly further here, though the lack of historical data makes it difficult to project future growth expectations.
10. Forrest City
- 2025 Home Value: $68,855
- 2020 Home Value: $63,494
- 2015 Home Value: $50,049
- 2010 Home Value: $53,138
- 2020-2025 Change: 8.44%
- 2015-2025 Change: 37.57%
- 2010-2025 Change: 29.58%
Located in St. Francis County in eastern Arkansas, Forrest City demonstrates resilient growth despite affordability. Your investment would have appreciated by 29.58% from 2010 to 2025, with values increasing from $53,138 to $68,855 despite a temporary dip to $50,049 in 2015. The strong recovery with 37.57% growth since that low point shows market resilience, though the more modest 8.44% increase since 2020 suggests a normalizing pace. As the largest community among the most affordable towns, Forrest City offers you a balance of urban amenities with housing costs at just 36% of the state average.
9. Grady
- 2025 Home Value: $66,031
- 2020 Home Value: $65,871
- 2015 Home Value: N/A
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- 2020-2025 Change: 0.24%
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Nestled in Lincoln County in southeastern Arkansas, Grady presents you with extremely stable recent housing prices. Your home value would have increased by just 0.24% from 2020 to 2025, essentially holding steady at around $66,000. This price stability might appeal if you’re seeking predictable housing costs without concern for appreciation. Located near Pine Bluff but maintaining significantly lower housing costs, Grady offers you small-town affordability with regional amenities within reach, all while keeping your housing expenses at approximately one-third of the state average.
8. McGehee
- 2025 Home Value: $65,022
- 2020 Home Value: $70,560
- 2015 Home Value: $63,331
- 2010 Home Value: $55,754
- 2020-2025 Change: -7.85%
- 2015-2025 Change: 2.67%
- 2010-2025 Change: 16.62%
Situated in Desha County in southeastern Arkansas, McGehee shows you an unusual market pattern with recent price corrections. Your property value would have increased overall by 16.62% from 2010 to 2025, rising from $55,754 to $65,022, but the path wasn’t straightforward. After peaking at $70,560 in 2020, prices declined by 7.85% over the next five years, making McGehee one of four towns on this list experiencing recent depreciation. This price correction might create buying opportunities if you’re looking for affordable entry into a market that still shows positive long-term growth.
7. Earle
- 2025 Home Value: $64,471
- 2020 Home Value: $63,896
- 2015 Home Value: $50,053
- 2010 Home Value: $46,272
- 2020-2025 Change: 0.90%
- 2015-2025 Change: 28.80%
- 2010-2025 Change: 39.33%
Located in Crittenden County in eastern Arkansas, Earle demonstrates strong historical growth with recent stabilization. Your investment would have appreciated significantly by 39.33% from 2010 to 2025, with values rising from $46,272 to $64,471. However, the growth pattern shows a dramatic slowdown to just 0.90% in the most recent five-year period, suggesting the market may have reached equilibrium after earlier gains. This combination of substantial historical appreciation with recent price stability provides you affordable entry with considerable built-in equity compared to initial values fifteen years ago.
6. Augusta
- 2025 Home Value: $64,268
- 2020 Home Value: $51,705
- 2015 Home Value: $47,199
- 2010 Home Value: $42,491
- 2020-2025 Change: 24.30%
- 2015-2025 Change: 36.16%
- 2010-2025 Change: 24.30%
Positioned in Woodruff County in eastern Arkansas, Augusta boasts the highest 15-year appreciation rate on this list at an impressive 51.25%. Your housing investment would have grown substantially from $42,491 in 2010 to $64,268 in 2025, with consistently strong growth across all time periods measured. The remarkable 24.30% growth just since 2020 ranks second highest for recent appreciation, suggesting Augusta’s market maintains strong momentum despite its affordability. This combination of low entry pricing at roughly one-third of the state average with powerful growth dynamics makes Augusta particularly compelling for value-minded investors.
5. Marvell
- 2025 Home Value: $62,115
- 2020 Home Value: $74,761
- 2015 Home Value: N/A
- 2010 Home Value: N/A
- 2020-2025 Change: -16.91%
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Found in Phillips County in the eastern Arkansas Delta region, Marvell exhibits the steepest recent decline among towns on this list. Your property value would have decreased significantly by 16.91% from 2020 to 2025, falling from $74,761 to $62,115. This substantial correction suggests local economic challenges affecting housing demand. However, the resulting price point now positions Marvell among the state’s most affordable markets at just one-third of the Arkansas average, potentially creating value opportunities if you believe in the potential for market recovery in coming years.
4. Dermott
- 2025 Home Value: $56,215
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Located in Chicot County in the southeastern corner of Arkansas, Dermott offers you remarkably low housing costs at just $56,215 in 2025. While historical data isn’t available to gauge growth patterns, the current pricing represents extraordinary value at roughly 30% of the state average. The small community setting along with proximity to the Mississippi River and Louisiana border provides you with unique geographical advantages while maintaining some of the most accessible housing prices in Arkansas. Your housing dollar stretches remarkably far here, though limited historical data makes future growth projections uncertain.
3. Eudora
- 2025 Home Value: $49,237
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Situated in Chicot County in the far southeastern corner of Arkansas, Eudora features extraordinarily affordable housing at just $49,237 in 2025. While historical trends aren’t available for analysis, the current pricing places Eudora among the three least expensive markets in the entire state at roughly 26% of the Arkansas average. Your housing budget goes remarkably far in this small Delta community located near the Mississippi River and the Louisiana state line. The limited market data suggests a less volatile housing environment where your primary advantage would be exceptional initial affordability rather than proven growth trends.
2. Helena – West Helena
- 2025 Home Value: $45,243
- 2020 Home Value: $49,247
- 2015 Home Value: $43,703
- 2010 Home Value: N/A
- 2020-2025 Change: -8.13%
- 2015-2025 Change: 3.52%
- 2010-2025 Change: N/A
Stretching across Phillips County in eastern Arkansas along the Mississippi River, Helena-West Helena demonstrates minimal long-term growth with recent price corrections. Your housing investment would have appreciated by just 3.52% from 2015 to 2025, with values creeping from $43,703 to $45,243. More concerning is the 8.13% decline since 2020, suggesting ongoing market challenges. However, the resulting price point—roughly 24% of the state average—positions this historic river community among Arkansas’s most accessible markets, potentially offering value if you appreciate the rich cultural heritage and blues music history while seeking extraordinarily affordable housing.
1. Grubbs
- 2025 Home Value: $43,424
- 2020 Home Value: N/A
- 2015 Home Value: N/A
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- 2020-2025 Change: N/A
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Located in Jackson County in northeastern Arkansas, Grubbs claims the distinction as the most affordable town in the entire state with housing values at just $43,424 in 2025. While historical data isn’t available for growth analysis, the current pricing represents extraordinary value at less than one-quarter of the Arkansas average and roughly one-fifth of the national average. Your housing budget stretches to its maximum in this small rural community, though the limited market data makes future growth projections uncertain.
