Real Estate Investing in Ouachita County, Arkansas

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3 ZIP codes • Population: 21,594

Should you buy in Ouachita 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 (72/100)

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: 27.5% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (1.1% CAGR).

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3.3/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

1.1% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $99,392
Avg Monthly Rent $798
ZIP Codes 3

Investing in Ouachita County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Arkansas: Ouachita has 3 cities, 3 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

A 3.3 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. Ouachita County sits firmly in that category.

Ouachita County's population trends and income levels suggest a region where affordability is strained, constraining how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$99,392
Avg Monthly Rent
$798
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (AR)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Camden, 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 Ouachita County

1 College 939 Students 239 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Southern Arkansas University Tech
2-Year Public Β· 939 students
πŸ“ ~239 students rent off-campus

Cities in Ouachita County

ZIP Codes in Ouachita County, AR

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ouachita County

How should investors approach, AR?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy, AR best. The market produces steady results for that approach at the $99K price point.

What is the typical renter like in, AR?

The renter base in, AR is reasonable for the $798/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields even-keeled tenants.

What do rentals go for in, AR?

, AR rentals go for roughly $798/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $99K acquisition costs.

What kind of market is, AR for investors?

, AR rates 3.3/5 for investability. With median values at $99K and rents near $798/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

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