Real Estate Investing in Mansfield, Arkansas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,669 • Sebastian County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (60/100)

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.

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

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.7% 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 $182,703
Avg Monthly Rent $846
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Mansfield Real Estate

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

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

clearly Mansfield's sale market has not rewarded patience. a challenging fit for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Mansfield — 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
$182,703
Avg Monthly Rent
$846
1% Rule
✗ Below
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ZIP Codes in Mansfield, AR

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mansfield, AR

Is rental property easy to operate in Mansfield, AR?

The landlord environment in Mansfield, AR is landlord-friendly. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

Are tenants stable in Mansfield, AR?

Mansfield, AR draws a consistent base of working renters. Demand at the $846/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

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

Expect median prices around $183K in Mansfield, AR. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been stable.

How quickly do rentals get leased in Mansfield, AR?

Mansfield, AR carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect measured absorption at market rents of $846/mo.

Can owner-occupants cash flow in Mansfield, AR?

Mansfield, AR is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $183K price point reasonable to enter.

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