Markets/Arkansas/Fort Smith

Fort Smith, AR-OK Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Fort Smith, Arkansas. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.

Median Home Price

$194,680

+3.4% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

6.3%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

-6.1%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-6.1% year-over-year

Market Momentum

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Neutral
4.7mo supply ยท Score -1/7

Migration: Top 54% nationally

Income Migration

๐Ÿ“‰ Wealth Drain0.84x

In-migrants avg $45,065 AGI vs out-migrants $53,815

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Opportunity Zone Market

4 ZIP codes in Fort Smith are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more โ†’

Fort Smith Market Summary

Fort Smith, AR-OK shows steady growth at 3.4% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.43x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (31/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 6.33% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score94/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.4x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$56,717

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-9.2%
Base Case-6.1%
Bull Case-3.1%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Fort Smith, AR-OK's primary climate exposure is heat stress (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 31/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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