Real Estate Investing in Union County, Arkansas

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 32,206

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (57/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (52/100)

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: 17.3% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.
  • Declining values: -0.7% 5-year CAGR β€” values have moved lower.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

0.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $124,080
Avg Monthly Rent $860
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Union County Real Estate

Union County is one of those Arkansas regions where numbers warn before they reward. 2 cities, 32,206 residents, and a rating that reflects material risk.

firmly Union 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.

Population dynamics in Union haven't been supportive. a challenging fit for combined with sluggish income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$124,080
Avg Monthly Rent
$860
1% Rule
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Landlord Friendly (AR)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on El Dorado, 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
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Union County

2 Colleges 1,224 Students 242 Off-Campus Renters
C
South Arkansas College
2-Year Public Β· 1,190 students
πŸ“ ~242 students rent off-campus
D
University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology
Vocational For-Profit Β· 34 students

Cities in Union County

ZIP Codes in Union County, AR

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Frequently Asked Questions About Union County

What is the typical vacancy rate in, AR?

Expect elevated vacancy in, AR. Rents at $860/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

What is the typical rental rate in, AR?

Expect rents around $860/mo per month in, AR. With home values at $124K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

How do landlord-tenant laws work in, AR?

Landlord-friendliness in, AR is tenant-protective. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

Is investability higher in, AR than across AR?

Relative to AR as a whole, ranks broadly in line with. The local 3.0/5 score summarizes the position.

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