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Howard County, AR home prices

Howard County, AR: the typical home is worth $162,424 as of 2026-05, up +3.2% over the past year and +175.3% since 2000. Listings run about $110/sq ft…

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

Howard County is cooling and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+3.2%Cooling
Valuation-9%Fair value
Affordability9/10Very affordable
Market92 daysBuyer's market

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1998: $53,755 → 2026: $162,424 (3.0×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$162,4242026-05
1-year+3.2%
5-year+18.9%
10-year+80.2%
Since 2000+175.3%
Population12k2024
Median income$47,3082023 · 3.4× income
New homes/yr12024
Price / sq ft$110listings
Days on market922026-06
Active listings352026-06
Price cuts8%of listings

Market read

At $162,424, homes in Howard County sit 3% below the Arkansas median ($167,530) and 31% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #43 of 74 Arkansas counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+3.2% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 92 days on the market, with 8% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.4× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Home value history

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

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Nearby counties

Sevier County, AR ($176,790) · Pike County, AR ($184,039) · Little River County, AR ($156,782) · Hempstead County, AR ($123,994) · Polk County, AR ($191,787) · Montgomery County, AR ($221,344)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Howard County, AR?
The typical home in Howard County is worth $162,424 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Howard County rising or falling?
Prices are up +3.2% over the past year and +175.3% since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Howard County affordable?
At 3.4× the local median income of $47,308, Howard County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Howard County?
Homes here take a median of 92 days to sell, with 8% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$59,002
2001$62,833
2002$64,393
2003$65,984
2004$68,690
2005$71,921
2006$77,590
2007$80,635
2008$81,799
2009$80,443
2010$77,823
2011$76,254
2012$75,600
2013$78,483
2014$83,736
2015$83,981
2016$90,500
2017$95,431
2018$102,868
2019$111,664
2020$116,827
2021$132,165
2022$152,643
2023$148,619
2024$144,833
2025$153,389
2026$159,946