Fort Smith, AR

Metro area in Arkansas · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +1.8%

Median Home Value

$194,680

↑ +3.4%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,026/mo

↑ +3.8%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

6.3%

Excellent for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+34.4%

Income Needed to Buy

$50,842

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

1,219

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

15.8

Neutral market

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.6%

3 Months

↑ +1.4%

12 Months

↑ +1.8%

5-Year Price Trend

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