Real Estate Investing in Cabot, Arkansas (72023)

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Lonoke County • Population: 36,813 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 72023 (Cabot, AR)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (75/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $253,485
Avg Monthly Rent $1,468
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $72,637
% Renters 29.3%

Market Analysis: 72023 Cabot

Investors eyeing 72023 need to respect the fundamentals at play. Home values of $253K come alongside slower price movement and elevated management overhead.

Distressed does not mean uninvestable. It means the margin for error is thinner. ZIP 72023 rewards the prepared, punishes the overconfident, and leaves the math unchanged either way.

Turning to rents, 72023 offers a low basis, the region around Cabot has moved on in ways that the ZIP itself has not fully absorbed. The result is a discount with genuine reasons.

The 72023 ZIP's population of 36,813 has faced economic pressure over the last decade. That pressure shows up in rent delinquency patterns that stands at the need for careful underwriting.

New investors are better served looking at Cabot's stable or hybrid ZIPs before stepping into 72023. The learning curve here is expensive when the lesson is wrong.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Cabot:

B+ Great
Buy Confidence Score: 80/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
13/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.5× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+4.0%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,468/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
COOL
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
Bottom Line: This area shows favorable conditions for homebuyers. Solid fundamentals with reasonable affordability.
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COOL MARKET
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
73 days
Average time to sell
Slow
8.0%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro data
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Property Strategy for 72023

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
5.7% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
3BR
+8.0% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
2BR
$71,582/bedroom
📊 Compare All Property Types →
Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $143,165 $1,140 5.7% +3.7% $71,582
3BR $219,652 $1,530 5.0% +8.0% $73,217
4BR $319,124 $1,810 4.1% +7.2% $79,781
5BR $458,700 +7.1% $91,740

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$263K$240K$216K$193K$169K$146KMay 2006Jun 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$1,506$1,429$1,352$1,274$1,197$1,119Oct 2021Mar 2024Jul 2026

📊 How Does 72023 Compare?

Metric 72023 Cabot Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR Arkansas
Home Value $253,485 $253,485 N/A $216,341
5-Year CAGR 5.3% 5.3% N/A 5.7%
Avg Rent $1,468 $1,468 N/A -
Cap Rate 4.5% 4.5% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
4.5%
Fair
5yr Growth
+5.3%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $253,485
Monthly Rent $1,468
Price-to-Rent 14.4:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 7.0%
Cap Rate 4.5%
5-Year IRR 9.8%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +4.0% ▲
3-Year CAGR +3.2% ▲
5-Year CAGR +5.3% ▲
10-Year CAGR +4.7% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year +3.5% ▲
3-Year CAGR +3.7% ▲
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 4.5%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (4.5%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
6.8%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+5.3%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 72023

Population: 36,813

💰 Median Household Income
$72,637
This area
$72,637
State
$52,981
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
29.3%
This area
29.3%
State
24.2%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.2%
This area
2.2%
State
-21.7%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
23.8%
This area
23.8%
State
-9.2%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
36.6 years
This area
36.6 years
State
3.7 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
6.8%
This area
6.8%
State
22.6%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 88.3%
Other/Mixed 6.8%
Hispanic/Latino 3.3%
Black/African American 3.0%
Asian 1.9%
👶 Under 18
26.0%
This area
26.0%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
15.0%
This area
15.0%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
7.2%
This area
7.2%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 72023

B Avg School Grade
15 Schools
15.1:1 Avg Class Size
$11,040 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B+ Above Average

CABOT JUNIOR HIGH SOUTH

📚 07 – 08 Middle
👥
689 Students
👨‍🏫
14.5:1 Class Size
💰
$11,040 Per Student
B+ Above Average

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 04 Elementary
👥
420 Students
👨‍🏫
14.3:1 Class Size
💰
$11,040 Per Student
B+ Above Average

MAGNESS CREEK ELEMENTARY

📚 Pre-K – 04 Elementary
👥
347 Students
👨‍🏫
12.6:1 Class Size
💰
$11,040 Per Student
B+ Above Average

NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 04 Elementary
👥
395 Students
👨‍🏫
13.3:1 Class Size
💰
$11,040 Per Student
B+ Above Average

STAGECOACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 K – 04 Elementary
👥
472 Students
👨‍🏫
14.8:1 Class Size
💰
$11,040 Per Student
B+ Above Average

WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 04 Elementary
👥
403 Students
👨‍🏫
13.8:1 Class Size
💰
$11,040 Per Student
B Good

CABOT FRESHMAN ACADEMY

📚 Grade 09 High School
👥
789 Students
👨‍🏫
15.7:1 Class Size
💰
$11,040 Per Student
B Good

CABOT MIDDLE SCHOOL SOUTH

📚 05 – 06 School
👥
744 Students
👨‍🏫
17.0:1 Class Size
💰
$11,040 Per Student
B Good

EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 K – 04 Elementary
👥
568 Students
👨‍🏫
16.6:1 Class Size
💰
$11,040 Per Student
B Good

MOUNTAIN SPRINGS ELEM SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 04 Elementary
👥
500 Students
👨‍🏫
15.1:1 Class Size
💰
$11,040 Per Student
B Good

SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 K – 04 Elementary
👥
512 Students
👨‍🏫
16.8:1 Class Size
💰
$11,040 Per Student
B Good

CABOT JUNIOR HIGH NORTH

📚 07 – 08 Middle
👥
895 Students
👨‍🏫
16.7:1 Class Size
💰
$11,040 Per Student
B Good

CABOT MIDDLE SCHOOL NORTH

📚 05 – 06 School
👥
865 Students
👨‍🏫
16.7:1 Class Size
💰
$11,040 Per Student
B Good

CABOT PANTHER ACADEMY

📚 05 – 12 High School Charter
👥
350 Students
👨‍🏫
13.0:1 Class Size
💰
$11,040 Per Student
C+ Average

CABOT HIGH SCHOOL

📚 10 – 12 High School
👥
2,165 Students
👨‍🏫
16.3:1 Class Size
💰
$11,040 Per Student
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We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

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  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

5 Nearby 361 Off-Campus Students
D
Arthur's Beauty College
47 students · 5.3 mi
C
Arkansas Welding Academy
74 students · 6.9 mi
C+
The Salon Professional Academy
92 students · 10.7 mi
C+
Arkansas State University-Beebe
3,010 students · 12.2 mi
C
Paul Mitchell the School-Little Rock
411 students · 14.9 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do tenants pay in Cabot, AR?

Rental rates in Cabot, AR average $1,468/mo. Tenant demand and $253K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

What approach is best for Cabot, AR real estate?

In Cabot, AR the substantial play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $253K prices and $1,468/mo rents suits that approach.

Does Cabot, AR make sense for an investment property?

Investors tracking Cabot, AR will find a 3.0/5 rating supported by $253K median home values and $1,468/mo rents. That profile suits long-term holders targeting stable returns.

Can owner-occupants cash flow in Cabot, AR?

For house hackers, Cabot, AR is a challenging. The $1,468/mo rent on a unit helps defray the mortgage on a $253K property.

What is the rental occupancy rate in Cabot, AR?

Cabot, AR carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect predictable absorption at market rents of $1,468/mo.

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