Arkansas Housing Reality

Interactive Data Visualizations

57 Hours

Weekly work hours needed at minimum wage to afford basic rental housing in Arkansas

Income Disparity in Arkansas

Average annual income by economic tier - illustrating the 30x difference between top 5% and bottom 20% earners

Housing Affordability Gap

Available affordable units vs. families who need them across Arkansas

The 57-Hour Reality

Work hours needed at different wage levels to afford basic housing

Arkansas vs. National Housing Costs

Median home prices comparison showing Arkansas's relative affordability

Household Financial Stress in Arkansas

41% of Arkansas households struggle to meet basic expenses

Regional Market Outlook

Fayetteville

+3.2%

Projected growth by Aug 2025

Little Rock

+6.7%

Year-over-year growth May 2025

Helena

-10.4%

Forecasted decline by late 2025

Forrest City

-6.1%

Projected price change

Magnolia

-6.1%

Forecasted decline

Data Sources: Neilsberg (2025), KARK (2025), National Low Income Housing Coalition, Redfin, Zillow, Houzeo, Junior League of Little Rock, Builders Patch, Norada Real Estate (2024-2025)