Lamar, AR 72846 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Lamar, AR—72846

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$190,000

3.9% YoY Growth

Household Income

$55,000

38.3% YoY Growth

Days on Market

29.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

N/A

Median Rent

$750

N/A

1-Bed Rent

$750

N/A

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Home Price Trends — Lamar, AR

Lamar, AR lacks sufficient home price data for analysis.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$190,000	-3.9%
Single Family	$190,000	-3.1%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed	N/A	N/A

Rental Trends — Lamar, AR

Lamar, AR lacks sufficient rental market data for analysis.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$750	$750
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$750	$750
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

16.9%

2 Bedrooms

40.8%

3 Bedrooms

42.3%

Property Listings — Lamar, AR

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Lamar, AR is 107. This is a increase of 15.0% 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 24.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$247,000	59.0%
Listing Count	19	-2.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.9%	-2.0%
Days on Market	87	29.0%

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Demographics — Lamar, AR

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Lamar, AR has a population of 3,870, which has decreased by -13.0% over the past 5 years. Lamar, AR is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.1% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 21.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 4.2% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	3,870	-13.0%
% Under 18	24.1%	-23.7%
% Seniors	18.1%	26.6%
% WFH	4.2%	27.3%
% w/ College Degree	21.0%	-5.8%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Lamar, AR is a predominantly white area, with 85.2% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 4.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Lamar, AR is hispanic, making up 6.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.3% of the population in Lamar, AR, and this percentage has decreased by 78.3% 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	85.2%	-4.5%
% Black	1.0%	150.0%
% Hispanic	6.6%	-21.4%
% Asian	0.2%	-86.7%
% Foreign Born	1.3%	-78.3%

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Mortgage and Risk — Lamar, AR

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 75 mortgage originations in Lamar, AR, of which 59.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 72.0%, with 41.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Lamar, AR. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 9.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	75
% Conventional Loans	59.0%
% Government Loans	41.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	9.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Lamar, AR

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	23
Total Units Section 8	23
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	77.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$100	$750	$650
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$850
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,090
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,190

Lamar, AR—72846

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Lamar, AR

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Lamar, AR

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Lamar, AR

Demographics — Lamar, AR

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Lamar, AR

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Lamar, AR

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Lamar, AR

Home Price to Income Ratio

Lamar, AR — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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London, AR

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.3
Median Home Price	$190,000
Median Household Income	$55,000

Lamar, AR—72846

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Lamar, AR

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Lamar, AR

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Lamar, AR

Demographics — Lamar, AR

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Lamar, AR

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Lamar, AR

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Lamar, AR

Home Price to Income Ratio

Lamar, AR — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

London, AR

Fort Douglas, AR

Dover, AR

Salus, AR

Russellville, AR

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