Austin, AR—72007
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Home Price Trends — Austin, AR
As of Oct '25, the median home price in Austin, AR is $244,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.1%. This indicates that home prices in Austin, AR are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.6%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.
Cost per Home Type
| Home Type | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
All Homes | $244,000 | 1.1% |
| Single Family | $244,000 | 1.2% |
| Condos | N/A | N/A |
Cost per Home Size
| Home Size | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
1 Bed | N/A | N/A |
2 Bed | N/A | N/A |
3 Bed | $221,000 | 2.3% |
4 Bed | $285,000 | 0.4% |
| 5 Bed | N/A | N/A |
% of Housing Stock
Rental Trends — Austin, AR
As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Austin, AR is $1,340, with a year-over-year rent change of 17.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Austin, AR is 1-bedrooms: $700, 2-bedrooms: $810, 3-bedrooms: $1,420, 4-bedrooms: $1,760. The most common rental property sizes in Austin, AR are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 73.3% and 15.4% of the rental stock.
| Type | Median Rent | Average Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $1,400 | $1,340 |
| Studio Rent | N/A | N/A |
| 1 Bed Rent | $700 | $700 |
| 2 Bed Rent | $795 | $810 |
| 3 Bed Rent | $1,400 | $1,420 |
| 4 Bed Rent | $1,700 | $1,760 |
% of Rental Stock
Property Listings — Austin, AR
As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Austin, AR is 41. This is a increase of 18.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 52.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.
| Metric | Zip Code Average | Year over Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
Median Listing Price | $254,000 | 2.0% |
Listing Count | 42 | -22.0% |
| Listings as % of Homes | 0.9% | -22.0% |
Days on Market | 41 | 18.0% |
Demographics — Austin, AR
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Austin, AR has a population of 9,940, which has increased by 36.3% over the past 5 years. Austin, AR is a popular place for families, as children make up 26.1% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 26.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 5.0% reporting working from home.
| Metric | Latest Census | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
Population | 9,940 | 36.3% |
% Under 18 | 26.1% | -1.5% |
% Seniors | 12.6% | 20.0% |
% WFH | 5.0% | 72.4% |
% w/ College Degree | 26.8% | 41.1% |
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Austin, AR is a predominantly white area, with 90.4% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 1.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Austin, AR is hispanic, making up 5.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.5% of the population in Austin, AR, and this percentage has decreased by 21.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.
Race and Ethnicity
| Metric | Latest Census | 5-Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
% White | 90.4% | 1.2% |
% Black | 1.1% | 10.0% |
% Hispanic | 5.2% | 23.8% |
% Asian | 1.7% | 240.0% |
% Foreign Born | 1.5% | -21.1% |
Mortgage and Risk — Austin, AR
According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 245 mortgage originations in Austin, AR, of which 54.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 78.0%, with 53.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Austin, AR. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 6.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.
Mortgages
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
Total Loan Originations | 245 |
% Conventional Loans | 54.0% |
% Government Loans | 46.0% |
% Investor Loans | 0.0% |
% Second Loans | 1.0% |
% Cash Out Refinance | 6.0% |
Loan Activity
Rentals and Section 8 — Austin, AR
As of 2024, the percent of homes in Austin, AR under the Section 8 program is 4.1%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Austin, AR, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.
Section 8 Market Size
Total Units under HUD | 18 |
Total Units Section 8 | 18 |
% Rentals under Section 8 | 4.1% |
% Occupied Section 8 | 69.0% |
Section 8 Opportunity
| Home Size | HUD Premium | Market Rent | Max HUD Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $330 | $700 | $1,030 |
| 2 Bedroom | $395 | $795 | $1,190 |
| 3 Bedroom | $190 | $1,400 | $1,590 |
| 4 Bedroom | $180 | $1,700 | $1,880 |
Affordability — Austin, AR
Home Price to Income Ratio
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
| Home Price to Income Ratio | 2.9 |
| Median Home Price | $244,000 |
| Median Household Income | $79,600 |