Real Estate Investing in Hot Spring County, Arkansas

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 27,895

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (53/100)

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: 17.1% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

2.9% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $189,857
Avg Monthly Rent $878
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Hot Spring County Real Estate

Hot Spring County is one of those Arkansas regions where numbers warn before they reward. 2 cities, 27,895 residents, and a rating that reflects material risk.

Hot Spring is the kind of county where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. decisively out-of-state capital should be especially careful with carry-in assumptions.

A 27,895 population and $N/AK household income profile is what makes Hot Spring a challenging rental region β€” the base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$189,857
Avg Monthly Rent
$878
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (AR)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Malvern, AR metro

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Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
0%
Days Pending
0/2
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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Hot Spring County

1 College 2,028 Students 1,014 Off-Campus Renters
C
Arkansas State University Three Rivers
2-Year Public Β· 2,028 students
πŸ“ ~1,014 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 1,014 students living off-campus, Hot Spring County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Hot Spring County

ZIP Codes in Hot Spring County, AR

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hot Spring County

Does, AR make sense for an investment property?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, AR ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $190K and rents of $878/mo drive the underlying numbers.

How expensive is real estate in, AR?

The median home value in, AR is roughly $190K. That puts it reasonable relative to the AR statewide average.

Are there empty rentals in, AR?

Vacancy in, AR is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $878/mo.

How qualified is the tenant pool in, AR?

The tenant pool in, AR is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $878/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

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