Cave City, AR 72521 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Cave City, AR—72521

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$172,000

1.0% YoY Growth

Household Income

$54,100

42.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

12.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

-1.3%

Median Rent

$825

3.5% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$825

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$1,200

46.0% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Cave City, AR

As of May '26, the median home price in Cave City, AR is $172,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.0%. This indicates that home prices in Cave City, AR are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.3%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$172,000	1.0%
Single Family	$172,000	1.8%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Cave City, AR

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Cave City, AR is $851, with a year-over-year rent change of 3.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Cave City, AR is 2-bedrooms: $735, 3-bedrooms: $1,200. The most common rental property sizes in Cave City, AR are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 40.2% and 40.2% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$825	$851
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	$825	$735
3 Bed Rent	$1,200	$1,200
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

2.5%

1 Bedroom

13.2%

2 Bedrooms

40.2%

3 Bedrooms

40.2%

4 Bedrooms

4.0%

Property Listings — Cave City, AR

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Cave City, AR is 88. This is a increase of 12.0% 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 31.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$239,000	-27.0%
Listing Count	13	-4.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	-4.0%
Days on Market	88	12.0%

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Demographics — Cave City, AR

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Cave City, AR has a population of 5,180, which has decreased by -3.3% over the past 5 years. Cave City, AR is a popular place for families, as children make up 26.0% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 13.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 1.5% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	5,180	-3.3%
% Under 18	26.0%	18.2%
% Seniors	20.6%	18.4%
% WFH	1.5%	200.0%
% w/ College Degree	13.3%	68.4%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Cave City, AR is a predominantly white area, with 93.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 1.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Cave City, AR is hispanic, making up 3.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.3% of the population in Cave City, AR, and this percentage has increased by 130.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	93.9%	1.7%
% Black	1.0%	-33.3%
% Hispanic	3.3%	43.5%
% Asian	0.4%	∞%
% Foreign Born	2.3%	130.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Cave City, AR

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 58 mortgage originations in Cave City, AR, of which 60.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 80.0%, with 45.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Cave City, AR. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	58
% Conventional Loans	60.0%
% Government Loans	40.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	2.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	12.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Cave City, AR

Cave City, AR lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	71
Total Units Section 8	55
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	95.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$710
2 Bedroom	$105	$825	$930
3 Bedroom	$20	$1,200	$1,220
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,410

Cave City, AR—72521

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Cave City, AR

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Cave City, AR

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Cave City, AR

Demographics — Cave City, AR

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Cave City, AR

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Cave City, AR

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Cave City, AR

Home Price to Income Ratio

Cave City, AR — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Sulphur Rock, AR

Evening Shade, AR

Poughkeepsie, AR

Charlotte, AR

Batesville, AR

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.3
Median Home Price	$172,000
Median Household Income	$54,100

Cave City, AR—72521

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Cave City, AR

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Cave City, AR

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Cave City, AR

Demographics — Cave City, AR

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Cave City, AR

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Cave City, AR

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Cave City, AR

Home Price to Income Ratio

Cave City, AR — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Sulphur Rock, AR

Evening Shade, AR

Poughkeepsie, AR

Charlotte, AR

Batesville, AR

Frequently Asked Questions

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