Kensett, AR72082

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$80,000
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Median Household Income
$28,000
15.4% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
64
195.0% Longer than last year
Home Price Forecast
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Median Rent
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1-Bed Rent
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2-Bed Rent
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3-Bed Rent
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Property Listings — Kensett, AR

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Kensett, AR is 64. This is a increase of 195.0% 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 50.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$80,000-38.0%
Listing Count
471.0%
Listings as % of HomesN/A71.0%
Days on Market
64195.0%
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Demographics — Kensett, AR

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Kensett, AR has a population of 2,010, which has remained stable by -0.2% over the past 5 years. Kensett, AR is a popular place for families, as children make up 25.6% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 4.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 0.5% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
2,010-0.2%
% Under 18
25.6%-2.7%
% Seniors
20.2%74.1%
% WFH
0.5%0.0%
% w/ College Degree
4.7%-21.7%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Kensett, AR is a predominantly white area, with 54.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 5.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Kensett, AR is black, making up 21.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 8.3% of the population in Kensett, AR, and this percentage has decreased by 17.8% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
54.7%5.6%
% Black
21.7%46.6%
% Hispanic
13.6%-55.7%
% Asian
0.0%N/A
% Foreign Born
8.3%-17.8%
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Mortgage and Risk — Kensett, AR

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 19 mortgage originations in Kensett, AR, of which 37.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 88.0%, with 53.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Kensett, AR. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 11.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
19
% Conventional Loans
37.0%
% Government Loans
63.0%
% Investor Loans
5.0%
% Second Loans
0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
11.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Kensett, AR

Kensett, AR lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
77
Total Units Section 8
24
% Rentals under Section 8
N/A
% Occupied Section 8
95.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 BedroomN/AN/A$740
2 BedroomN/AN/A$900
3 BedroomN/AN/A$1,170
4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,240

Affordability — Kensett, AR

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income RatioN/A
Median Home PriceN/A
Median Household Income$28,000

Kensett, AR — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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