Fort Smith Metro Area, AR Housing


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The housing market in the Fort Smith, AR Metro Area is thriving. The median value of housing in the area is $159,900 and has seen an annual appreciation rate of 15.90%, higher than the national average of 8.27%. This makes it a desirable location for those looking to invest or buy a home. With its higher appreciation rate, it promises to be an excellent investment opportunity with potential for significant gains over time.

The median home cost in Fort Smith Metro Area is $159,900. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 64.7%. Home Appreciation in Fort Smith Metro Area is up 17.8%.

Average Age of Homes
- The median age of Fort Smith Metro Area real estate is 36 years old
The Rental Market in Fort Smith Metro Area
- Renters make up 27.8% of the Fort Smith Metro Area population
- 2.2% of houses and apartments in Fort Smith Metro Area, are available to rent

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Median Monthly Rent by Number of Bedrooms

   Housing by Year Built

  HousingFort Smith, ArkansasUnited States
  108,011.0139,647,020.0
  3842
  $159,900$338,100
  17.8%16.6%
  54.2%57.0%
  64.7%101.1%
  $6.60$10.98
  $827$2,690
  58.6%57.4%
  11.4%11.2%
  29.9%31.4%
  Vacant Housing
  2.2%1.9%
  0.2%0.4%
  0.9%0.7%
  0.3%0.4%
  1.5%3.6%
  6.4%4.1%
  Value of Owner-Occupied Housing
  3.6%2.6%
  4.7%2.4%
  6.9%2.8%
  10.4%3.9%
  12.1%4.5%
  21.9%11.3%
  15.7%13.0%
  14.0%20.1%
  6.0%13.6%
  1.9%8.3%
  1.4%9.7%
  0.8%3.9%
  0.4%2.2%
  0.1%0.8%
  0.2%1.1%
  Housing Units by Year Structure Built
  0.2%0.2%
  13.8%13.6%
  13.8%13.6%
  15.7%13.6%
  17.1%13.2%
  17.9%14.8%
  15.7%13.6%
  8.1%10.0%
  4.7%4.7%
  4.7%12.2%
Reviews for Fort Smith
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Over 7 years ago

For those who haven't lived in Fort Smith in a few years, they may be surprised to see all the improved cultural amenities. The city has an amphitheater on the river  More

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