Real Estate Investing in Saint Francis County, Arkansas

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3 ZIP codes • Population: 20,240

Should you buy in Saint Francis 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
3 flags
  • High vacancy: 15.2% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (1.3% CAGR).
  • Elevated poverty: 25.3% poverty rate β€” can affect rent collection.

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3.3/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

1.3% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $110,893
Avg Monthly Rent $810
ZIP Codes 3

Investing in Saint Francis County Real Estate

Across Saint Francis County's 3 ZIPs, the picture is tepid β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

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

A 20,240 population and $N/AK household income profile is what makes Saint Francis a challenging rental region β€” the base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$110,893
Avg Monthly Rent
$810
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (AR)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Forrest City, 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 Saint Francis County

1 College 1,273 Students 572 Off-Campus Renters
C
East Arkansas Community College
2-Year Public Β· 1,273 students
πŸ“ ~572 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 572 students living off-campus, Saint Francis County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Saint Francis County

ZIP Codes in Saint Francis County, AR

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint Francis County

Is, AR better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

Investors who focus on careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management typically do well in, AR. The numbers - $111K homes against $810/mo rents - support that play.

Is it easy to find good tenants in, AR?

Tenant quality in, AR ranks as solid. Landlords generally report consistent occupancy at market rents of $810/mo.

What are vacancy rates like in, AR?

, AR carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect even-keeled absorption at market rents of $810/mo.

How expensive is real estate in, AR?

Homes in, AR typically sell near $111K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which steady long-term demand.

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