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Newton County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Arkansas
$375K
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.
1
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$256K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Sep 2020Counties 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
201620172020
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
201620172020
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
201620172020
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
201620172020
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
201620172020
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
20162022202320242026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.5,179
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$256K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,288 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1991
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.88%

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.95%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0.6%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.58%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.15%
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.23.0 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.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.128
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.55

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.79%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,066
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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 countys nationally.

How Newton County compares

By median home value, Newton County is the 8th most expensive of 75 counties in Arkansas, and its typical home is worth more than 61% of all homes in Arkansas.

Home values in Newton County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$98K$786K
counties in Arkansas ranked by median home value
#ArkansasMedian valueHomes
1Benton County$392K112,252
2Washington County$353K80,012
3Carroll County$271K13,157
4Madison County$262K8,339
5Cleburne County$259K16,532
6Saline County$256K51,830
7Garland County$256K47,956
8Newton County$256K5,179
9Faulkner County$242K46,463
10Baxter County$242K22,814
11Lonoke County$221K30,149
12Boone County$220K17,138
13Craighead County$215K38,292
14Sevier County$209K6,383
15Pulaski County$208K145,689
16Crawford County$199K23,378
17Pope County$198K24,499
18Marion County$194K9,495
19Sebastian County$192K45,514
20Searcy County$187K5,760
21White County$187K33,695
22Fulton County$181K7,011
23Montgomery County$181K5,881
24Johnson County$181K10,642

75 counties in Arkansas are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Newton County, most valuable first

About the Newton County market

What is the median home price in Newton County, AR?

The median sale price in Newton County, AR is $375,000 (data through September 2020), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Newton County, AR each year?

1 homes sold in Newton County, AR over the last 12 months (data through September 2020). 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 Newton County, AR?

Newton County, AR contains 5,179 residential properties, with a median of 1,288 square feet, built around 1991. The median TopHap Estimate is $256K.

How does Newton County, AR compare to the rest of Arkansas?

By median home value, Newton County, AR is the 8th most expensive of 75 counties in Arkansas. Its typical home is worth more than 61% of all homes in Arkansas. Garland County ranks just above it and Faulkner County just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Newton County, AR?

58% of homes in Newton County, AR are owner-occupied. 15% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Newton County, AR hold?

95% of mortgaged homes in Newton County, AR are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.6% owe more than the home is worth.

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