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Carthage

CityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Arkansas
$30K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
-11.8%
1-yr changeHow much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.
4
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$60K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2025 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.320
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$60K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,256 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1994
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.53%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.84%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.5.2%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.56%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.16%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.10.7 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.175
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.150
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.69

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.68%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.208
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.210 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$34K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$46K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.54 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.62%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all citys nationally.

How Carthage compares

By median home value, Carthage is the 3rd most expensive of 3 cities in Dallas County, and its typical home is worth more than 41% of all homes in Dallas County.

Home values in Carthage

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$21K$222K
cities in Dallas County ranked by median home value
#Dallas CountyMedian valueHomes
1Sparkman$78K927
2Fordyce$71K2,312
3Carthage$60K320

About the Carthage market

What is the median home price in Carthage, AR?

The median sale price in Carthage, AR is $30,000 (data through July 2025), based on deeds recorded with the county. That is down 11.8% from a year earlier.

How many homes sell in Carthage, AR each year?

4 homes sold in Carthage, AR over the last 12 months (data through July 2025). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Carthage, AR?

Carthage, AR contains 320 residential properties, with a median of 1,256 square feet, built around 1994. The median TopHap Estimate is $60K.

How does Carthage, AR compare to the rest of Dallas County?

By median home value, Carthage, AR is the 3rd most expensive of 3 cities in Dallas County. Its typical home is worth more than 41% of all homes in Dallas County. Fordyce ranks just above it. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Carthage, AR?

56% of homes in Carthage, AR are owner-occupied. 16% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Carthage, AR hold?

84% of mortgaged homes in Carthage, AR are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 5.2% owe more than the home is worth.

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