Barling, AR 72923 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Barling, AR—72923

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$188,000

2.6% YoY Growth

Household Income

$52,200

20.9% YoY Growth

Days on Market

41.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.0%

Median Rent

$1,250

6.8% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$645

21.8% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$900

72.5% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,400

0.0% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Barling, AR

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Barling, AR is $188,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.6%. This indicates that home prices in Barling, AR are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.0%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$188,000	2.6%
Single Family	$188,000	2.7%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Barling, AR

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Barling, AR is $1,240, with a year-over-year rent change of -6.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Barling, AR is studios: $850, 1-bedrooms: $645, 2-bedrooms: $949, 3-bedrooms: $1,400. The most common rental property sizes in Barling, AR are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 45.4% and 27.1% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,250	$1,240
Studio Rent	$850	$850
1 Bed Rent	$645	$645
2 Bed Rent	$900	$949
3 Bed Rent	$1,400	$1,400
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

13.8%

2 Bedrooms

45.4%

3 Bedrooms

27.1%

4 Bedrooms

13.6%

Property Listings — Barling, AR

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Barling, AR is 82. This is a increase of 24.0% 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 26.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$324,000	12.0%
Listing Count	33	27.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	27.0%
Days on Market	99	41.0%

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Demographics — Barling, AR

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Barling, AR has a population of 4,970, which has increased by 2.3% over the past 5 years. Barling, AR is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.4% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 21.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 8.5% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	4,970	2.3%
% Under 18	18.4%	-21.0%
% Seniors	20.8%	35.9%
% WFH	8.5%	1,114.3%
% w/ College Degree	21.1%	102.9%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Barling, AR is a predominantly white area, with 77.2% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 14.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Barling, AR is hispanic, making up 10.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 6.8% of the population in Barling, AR, and this percentage has increased by 30.8% 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	77.2%	-14.4%
% Black	2.2%	340.0%
% Hispanic	10.9%	165.9%
% Asian	6.7%	318.8%
% Foreign Born	6.8%	30.8%

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Mortgage and Risk — Barling, AR

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 102 mortgage originations in Barling, AR, of which 73.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 70.0%, with 38.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Barling, AR. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 14.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	102
% Conventional Loans	73.0%
% Government Loans	27.0%
% Investor Loans	4.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	14.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Barling, AR

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	62
Total Units Section 8	62
% Rentals under Section 8	9.5%
% Occupied Section 8	89.5%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$235	$645	$880
2 Bedroom	$250	$900	$1,150
3 Bedroom	$160	$1,400	$1,560
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,890

Barling, AR—72923

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Barling, AR

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Barling, AR

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Barling, AR

Demographics — Barling, AR

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Barling, AR

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Barling, AR

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Barling, AR

Home Price to Income Ratio

Barling, AR — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.3
Median Home Price	$188,000
Median Household Income	$52,200

Barling, AR—72923

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Barling, AR

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Barling, AR

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Barling, AR

Demographics — Barling, AR

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Barling, AR

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Barling, AR

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Barling, AR

Home Price to Income Ratio

Barling, AR — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Fort Smith, AR

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