Real Estate Investing in Garland County, Arkansas

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8 ZIP codes • Population: 91,140

Should you buy in Garland 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: 17.8% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.7% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $232,093
Avg Monthly Rent $1,016
ZIP Codes 8

Investing in Garland County Real Estate

Garland County is one of those Arkansas regions where numbers warn before they reward. 7 cities, 91,140 residents, and a rating that reflects material risk.

unambiguously Garland County's β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† aggregate rating reflects tepid investor metrics across the board β€” soft rent growth, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth taking seriously.

The 0% renter share in Garland masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$232,093
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,016
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (AR)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Hot Springs, AR metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
71%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Garland County

3 Colleges 2,539 Students 1,315 Off-Campus Renters
C
National Park College
2-Year Public Β· 2,308 students
πŸ“ ~1,315 students rent off-campus
C
Champion Christian College
4-Year Private Β· 139 students
D
Hot Springs Beauty College
Vocational For-Profit Β· 92 students

Investor Insight: With 1,315 students living off-campus, Garland County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Garland County

ZIP Codes in Garland County, AR

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Frequently Asked Questions About Garland County

Is real estate in, AR a good investment right now?

Our data puts, AR at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $232K and rents around $1,016/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

How should investors approach, AR?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy, AR best. The market produces reliable results for that approach at the $232K price point.

How strong is tenant demand in, AR?

The tenant pool in, AR is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $1,016/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

What price range are homes in, AR?

In, AR the median home value sits at $232K. Against the broader AR market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

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