Real Estate Investing in Caraway, Arkansas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,452 • Craighead County

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Should you buy in Caraway, AR? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (74/100)

Solid choice — stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • Elevated vacancy: 10.2% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

2.9% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $117,496
Avg Monthly Rent $792
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Caraway Real Estate

With a sizable population across 1 ZIPs, Caraway shows the kind of sluggish fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

Across Caraway's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run muted: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Market conditions in Caraway are modest. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

Demographics in Caraway show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is modest relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Avg Home Value
$117,496
Avg Monthly Rent
$792
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (AR)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Jonesboro, AR metro

4/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
61%
Days Pending
2/2
74 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Jonesboro, AR metro
74
Days to pending
5.7%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Caraway, AR

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Frequently Asked Questions About Caraway, AR

How quickly do rentals get leased in Caraway, AR?

Caraway, AR sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader AR rental market.

Does Caraway, AR make sense for an investment property?

Caraway, AR registers an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $117K and average rents around $792/mo. That combination puts it in the healthy tier for investor interest.

How strong is tenant demand in Caraway, AR?

The tenant pool in Caraway, AR is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $792/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

Does Caraway, AR favor landlords or tenants?

Caraway, AR falls under AR landlord-tenant law, which is landlord-friendly. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

What is the average home sale price in Caraway, AR?

Caraway, AR median home values land near $117K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $792/mo-per-month rentals.

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