Van Buren, AR 72956 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Van Buren, AR—72956

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$201,000

4.2% YoY Growth

Household Income

$60,400

30.4% YoY Growth

Days on Market

10.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.2%

Median Rent

$1,000

1.0% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$650

53.5% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$850

3.8% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,100

4.4% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Van Buren, AR

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Van Buren, AR is $201,000, with a year-over-year change of 4.2%. This indicates that home prices in Van Buren, AR are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.2%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$201,000	4.2%
Single Family	$201,000	4.7%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Van Buren, AR

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Van Buren, AR is $1,040, with a year-over-year rent change of 1.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Van Buren, AR is 1-bedrooms: $674, 2-bedrooms: $873, 3-bedrooms: $1,190, 4-bedrooms: $1,350. The most common rental property sizes in Van Buren, AR are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 51.7% and 29.6% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,000	$1,040
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$650	$674
2 Bed Rent	$850	$873
3 Bed Rent	$1,100	$1,190
4 Bed Rent	$1,200	$1,350

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

2.1%

1 Bedroom

13.6%

2 Bedrooms

51.7%

3 Bedrooms

29.6%

4 Bedrooms

1.4%

5+ Bedrooms

1.7%

Property Listings — Van Buren, AR

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Van Buren, AR is 53. This is a decrease of -13.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 30.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$267,000	-5.0%
Listing Count	125	28.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	28.0%
Days on Market	60	-10.0%

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Demographics — Van Buren, AR

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Van Buren, AR has a population of 34,100, which has decreased by -4.3% over the past 5 years. Van Buren, AR is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.3% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 19.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 4.6% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	34,100	-4.3%
% Under 18	23.3%	-10.0%
% Seniors	17.4%	12.3%
% WFH	4.6%	91.7%
% w/ College Degree	19.0%	8.6%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Van Buren, AR is a predominantly white area, with 76.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 4.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Van Buren, AR is hispanic, making up 12.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 6.1% of the population in Van Buren, AR, and this percentage has increased by 5.2% 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	76.0%	-4.6%
% Black	1.1%	-50.0%
% Hispanic	12.2%	13.0%
% Asian	1.5%	-53.1%
% Foreign Born	6.1%	5.2%

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Mortgage and Risk — Van Buren, AR

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 655 mortgage originations in Van Buren, AR, of which 67.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 65.0%, with 31.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Van Buren, AR. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 16.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	655
% Conventional Loans	67.0%
% Government Loans	33.0%
% Investor Loans	4.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	16.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Van Buren, AR

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Van Buren, AR under the Section 8 program is 11.1%. 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 Van Buren, 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	648
Total Units Section 8	448
% Rentals under Section 8	11.1%
% Occupied Section 8	75.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$50	$650	$700
2 Bedroom	$70	$850	$920
3 Bedroom	$150	$1,100	$1,250
4 Bedroom	$310	$1,200	$1,510

Van Buren, AR—72956

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Van Buren, AR

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Van Buren, AR

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Van Buren, AR

Demographics — Van Buren, AR

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Van Buren, AR

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Van Buren, AR

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Van Buren, AR

Home Price to Income Ratio

Van Buren, AR — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3
Median Home Price	$201,000
Median Household Income	$60,400

Van Buren, AR—72956

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Van Buren, AR

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Van Buren, AR

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Van Buren, AR

Demographics — Van Buren, AR

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Van Buren, AR

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Van Buren, AR

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Van Buren, AR

Home Price to Income Ratio

Van Buren, AR — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

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