Real Estate Investing in Magnolia, Arkansas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 16,089 • Columbia County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (46/100)

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

📈 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
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 27.5% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Declining values: -1.0% 5-year CAGR — values have moved lower.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

0.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

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 $145,586
Avg Monthly Rent $810
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Magnolia Real Estate

Across Magnolia's 1 ZIPs, the picture is soft: $146K median values, $810/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

unambiguously Magnolia's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects lackluster investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

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

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Avg Home Value
$145,586
Avg Monthly Rent
$810
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (AR)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Magnolia, 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 — Magnolia, AR metro
0
Days to pending
4.0%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Magnolia

1 College 5,127 Students 302 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
4-Year Public · 5,127 students
📍 ~302 students rent off-campus

ZIP Codes in Magnolia, AR

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Frequently Asked Questions About Magnolia, AR

Which real estate strategy fits Magnolia, AR?

Magnolia, AR investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($146K prices, $810/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

How does Magnolia, AR rate as a rental market?

Our data puts Magnolia, AR at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $146K and rents around $810/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Are tenants stable in Magnolia, AR?

The tenant pool in Magnolia, AR is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $810/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

Is Magnolia, AR good for house hacking?

Magnolia, AR offers a challenging house-hacking opportunity. Small multifamily or rent-by-the-room plays can pair well with the $810/mo rent level.

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

Magnolia, AR median home values land near $146K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $810/mo-per-month rentals.

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