Craighead County, AR home prices

Craighead County, AR: the typical home is worth $219,061 as of 2026-05, up +4.4% over the past year and +135.0% since 2000. Listings run about $146/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1977: $46,088 → 2026: $219,061 (4.8×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $219,061, homes in Craighead County sit 31% above the Arkansas median ($167,530) and 6% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #17 of 74 Arkansas counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+4.4% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 55 days on the market, with 15% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.6× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~12% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$1,081/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,314/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Poinsett County, AR ($134,654) · Greene County, AR ($193,397) · Lawrence County, AR ($135,850) · Mississippi County, AR ($115,161) · Jackson County, AR ($92,987) · Cross County, AR ($146,694)