Real Estate Investing in Decatur, Arkansas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,920 • Benton County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (57/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

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

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  • High vacancy: 13.3% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.8% 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 $287,331
Avg Monthly Rent $1,350
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Decatur Real Estate

Across Decatur's 1 ZIPs, the picture is modest: $287K median values, $1,350/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

Across Decatur'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 Decatur are subdued. 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 Decatur show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is soft relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Avg Home Value
$287,331
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,350
1% Rule
✗ Below
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ZIP Codes in Decatur, AR

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Frequently Asked Questions About Decatur, AR

What is the typical home price in Decatur, AR?

Homes in Decatur, AR typically sell near $287K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which measured long-term demand.

How strong are rents in Decatur, AR?

Investors in Decatur, AR typically see rents near $1,350/mo per month against $287K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

Is the tenant base reliable in Decatur, AR?

Tenant demand in Decatur, AR is solid. The local workforce $1,350/mo rents across most rental classes.

What kind of market is Decatur, AR for investors?

Our data puts Decatur, AR at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $287K and rents around $1,350/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

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

AR ranks as a landlord-friendly state for landlord-tenant law. Decatur generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

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