Real Estate Investing in Umpire, Arkansas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 558 • Howard County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (39/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 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
3 flags
  • High vacancy: 23.3% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.0% CAGR).
  • Higher unemployment: 14.4% unemployment — tenant risk signal.

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2.0/ 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 $216,798
Avg Monthly Rent $855
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Umpire Real Estate

Umpire (Arkansas) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. plainly the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

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

Market conditions in Umpire are tepid. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Umpire a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$216,798
Avg Monthly Rent
$855
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (AR)

ZIP Codes in Umpire, AR

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Frequently Asked Questions About Umpire, AR

What are vacancy rates like in Umpire, AR?

Umpire, AR sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader AR rental market.

How strong are rents in Umpire, AR?

The typical rental in Umpire, AR commands about $855/mo monthly. That rent profile stable cash flow against the $217K purchase basis.

What approach is best for Umpire, AR real estate?

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

What price range are homes in Umpire, AR?

Median home price in Umpire, AR is near $217K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been stable and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

Should investors consider Umpire, AR?

The 2.0/5 investability rating in Umpire, AR reflects its $217K prices and $855/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within AR.

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