Arkansas
Ranked #3 of 51 for housing affordability
76Affordable
Median Home Price
🏠$185K
3.5x income
Median Rent
🔑$850
27.8% rent-burdened
Median Income
💰$52K
Population: 3,067,732
Homeownership
🏡66.2%
2,700 experiencing homelessness
Housing Shortage
📉28,000
units needed
Building Permits (2024)
🔨14,000
Price-to-Income
📊3.5x
Severe Rent Burden
⚠️12.5%
paying >50% of income
Rent Burden Breakdown
vs. National Average
Metros in Arkansas
| Metro | Score | Home Price | Rent | Income | Rent Burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 70 | $210K | $950 | $56K | 28.5% |
Housing Policies
low-income housing tax credits