Real Estate Investing in Jefferson County, Arkansas

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3 ZIP codes • Population: 59,177

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (62/100)

Mixed β€” values have been flat. OK for long-horizon buyers, less attractive if you may need to sell soon.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
GOOD
3.3 / 5 (77/100)

A cash-flow market β€” rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 20.7% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (1.2% CAGR).

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3.3/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

1.2% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $92,875
Avg Monthly Rent $915
ZIP Codes 3

Investing in Jefferson County Real Estate

Jefferson County (AR) covers 3 ZIPs and 2 municipalities. firmly the fundamentals here skew distressed, and both rent and price trends have been modest across most of the geography.

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

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

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Avg Home Value
$92,875
Avg Monthly Rent
$915
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (AR)
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πŸ“‰ 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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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Jefferson County

5 Colleges 3,045 Students 518 Off-Campus Renters
C+
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
4-Year Public Β· 2,100 students
C
Southeast Arkansas College
2-Year Public Β· 810 students
πŸ“ ~462 students rent off-campus
C
Jefferson Regional School of Nursing
2-Year Private Β· 80 students
C
Northern Technical College
Vocational For-Profit Β· 30 students
D
New Beginnings Beauty Academy
Vocational For-Profit Β· 25 students

Investor Insight: With 518 students living off-campus, Jefferson County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Jefferson County

ZIP Codes in Jefferson County, AR

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jefferson County

How much do tenants pay in, AR?

Rents in, AR run near $915/mo. Compared with median home prices of $93K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

Are homes affordable in, AR?

Median home price in, AR is near $93K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been reliable and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

How should investors approach, AR?

For, AR, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

How tight is the rental market in, AR?

Expect elevated vacancy in, AR. Rents at $915/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

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