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Prairie County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Arkansas
$65K
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.
17
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$141K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Nov 2016Counties 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
SepOctNov
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
SepOctNov
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
SepOctNov
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
20222023202420252026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.4,203
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$141K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,404 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1976
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.58%

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.85%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.7%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.70%
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.9.2 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.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.169
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.134

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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.6%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,983
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.73%

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 Prairie County compares

By median home value, Prairie County is the 48th most expensive of 75 counties in Arkansas, and its typical home is worth more than 31% of all homes in Arkansas.

Home values in Prairie County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$42K$525K
counties in Arkansas ranked by median home value
#ArkansasMedian valueHomes
1Benton County$393K112,255
2Washington County$353K80,012
3Carroll County$270K13,157
4Madison County$262K8,339
5Cleburne County$259K16,532
6Saline County$257K51,830
7Garland County$257K47,956
8Newton County$255K5,179
9Baxter County$243K22,814
10Faulkner County$242K46,464
11Lonoke County$221K30,149
12Boone County$219K17,138
13Craighead County$214K38,292
14Sevier County$210K6,383
15Pulaski County$206K145,690
16Crawford County$198K23,378
17Pope County$198K24,499
18Marion County$193K9,495
19Sebastian County$191K45,515
20White County$187K33,695
21Searcy County$186K5,760
22Montgomery County$181K5,881
23Johnson County$180K10,642
24Fulton County$179K7,011
48Prairie County$141K4,203

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

Markets in Prairie County, most valuable first

About the Prairie County market

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

The median sale price in Prairie County, AR is $65,333 (data through November 2016), based on deeds recorded with the county.

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

17 homes sold in Prairie County, AR over the last 12 months (data through November 2016). 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 Prairie County, AR?

Prairie County, AR contains 4,203 residential properties, with a median of 1,404 square feet, built around 1976. The median TopHap Estimate is $141K.

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

By median home value, Prairie County, AR is the 48th most expensive of 75 counties in Arkansas. Its typical home is worth more than 31% of all homes in Arkansas. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Prairie County, AR?

70% of homes in Prairie County, AR are owner-occupied. 15% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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

85% of mortgaged homes in Prairie County, AR are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.7% owe more than the home is worth.

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