Real Estate Investing in Cotter, Arkansas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,360 • Marion County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (48/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 23.2% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.3% 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 $239,732
Avg Monthly Rent $792
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Cotter Real Estate

Across Cotter's 1 ZIPs, the picture is lackluster: $240K median values, $792/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

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

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

Distressed-leaning demographics in Cotter — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Avg Home Value
$239,732
Avg Monthly Rent
$792
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (AR)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Mountain Home, AR metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
0%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Mountain Home, AR metro
0
Days to pending
5.4%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Cotter, AR

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cotter, AR

How do landlord-tenant laws work in Cotter, AR?

AR law landlord-friendly for landlords, and Cotter inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

How does Cotter, AR stack up for property investment?

Yes - Cotter, AR a 3.0/5 investability score. With $240K home prices against $792/mo monthly rent, the market delivers a reasonable entry point for new investors.

How much does a house cost in Cotter, AR?

In Cotter, AR the median home value sits at $240K. Against the broader AR market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

Does house hacking make sense in Cotter, AR?

House hacking in Cotter, AR is reasonable to execute. Prices around $240K and rents of $792/mo solid owner-occupant economics.

Are renters plentiful in Cotter, AR?

Working renters make up the core of the Cotter, AR tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

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