Real Estate Investing in Lamar, Arkansas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 3,874 • Johnson County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (59/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 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.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • Elevated vacancy: 10.8% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.0% 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 $195,837
Avg Monthly Rent $801
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Lamar Real Estate

Lamar, AR covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are sluggish — this is not a market to enter casually.

Investors considering Lamar, AR should understand what the ★★★☆☆ rating represents — a market with material structural headwinds, not a temporary rough patch.

Market conditions in Lamar 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.

Demographics in Lamar 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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Best ZIP codes in Russellville, AR

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Avg Home Value
$195,837
Avg Monthly Rent
$801
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (AR)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Russellville, 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 — Russellville, AR metro
0
Days to pending
6.9%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Lamar, AR

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lamar, AR

How much should I expect to pay for a home in Lamar, AR?

Typical homes in Lamar, AR go for around $196K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% stable price movement.

Is Lamar, AR a good place for real estate investing?

Lamar, AR comes in at an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $196K and average rents around $801/mo. That combination puts it in the sturdy tier for investor interest.

Is it easy to find good tenants in Lamar, AR?

Tenant demand in Lamar, AR is solid. The local workforce $801/mo rents across most rental classes.

Does Lamar, AR favor landlords or tenants?

Rental owners in Lamar, AR deal with a landlord-friendly legal framework. Most standard eviction processes run on reasonable timelines.

What is the rental occupancy rate in Lamar, AR?

Lamar, AR vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

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