Real Estate Investing in Rison, Arkansas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 4,889 • Cleveland County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (43/100)

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

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (33/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 20.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Declining values: -1.0% 5-year CAGR — values have moved lower.

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2.0/ 5

Investability

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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 $157,645
Avg Monthly Rent $792
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Rison Real Estate

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

Rison is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. clearly out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

Rent trends and price trends in Rison are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Arkansas.

Rison's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Best ZIP codes in Pine Bluff, AR

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Avg Home Value
$157,645
Avg Monthly Rent
$792
1% Rule
✗ Below
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📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Pine Bluff, 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 — Pine Bluff, AR metro
0
Days to pending
6.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Rison, AR

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rison, AR

What is the average home sale price in Rison, AR?

Typical homes in Rison, AR go for around $158K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% even-keeled price movement.

How deep is the rental pool in Rison, AR?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Rison, AR. The rental market absorbs $792/mo rents without meaningful friction.

Where do rents currently stand in Rison, AR?

Investors in Rison, AR typically see rents near $792/mo per month against $158K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

How quickly do rentals get leased in Rison, AR?

Rison, AR carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect stable absorption at market rents of $792/mo.

What approach is best for Rison, AR real estate?

The best-fit strategy in Rison, AR is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

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