Real Estate Investing in Baxter County, Arkansas

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7 ZIP codes • Population: 39,071

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (52/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
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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  • High vacancy: 15.0% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.2% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $230,067
Avg Monthly Rent $945
ZIP Codes 7

Investing in Baxter County Real Estate

Across Baxter County's 7 ZIPs, the picture is muted β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

A 3.0 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. Baxter County sits firmly in that category.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Baxter β€” soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts β€” are among the reasons the β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† rating sits where it does.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$230,067
Avg Monthly Rent
$945
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (AR)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Mountain Home, 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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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Baxter County

1 College 1,284 Students 500 Off-Campus Renters
C
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home
2-Year Public Β· 1,284 students
πŸ“ ~500 students rent off-campus

Cities in Baxter County

ZIP Codes in Baxter County, AR

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Frequently Asked Questions About Baxter County

What is the typical home price in, AR?

Homes in, AR typically sell near $230K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which consistent long-term demand.

What do landlords charge for rent in, AR?

Expect rents around $945/mo per month in, AR. With home values at $230K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

Is, AR a friendly market for rental owners?

For rental operators, AR rates as tenant-protective. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

Are home values higher in, AR than the rest of AR?

within AR reads broadly in line with the state benchmark. Investors comparing markets should weight local data above the statewide aggregate.

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