Hardy, AR 72542 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Hardy, AR—72542

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$133,000

9.1% YoY Growth

Household Income

$40,700

3.7% YoY Growth

Days on Market

111

3.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

-0.8%

Median Rent

$525

9.5% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$525

N/A

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Home Price Trends — Hardy, AR

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Hardy, AR is $133,000, with a year-over-year change of -9.1%. This indicates that home prices in Hardy, AR are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.8%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$133,000	-9.1%
Single Family	$134,000	-7.6%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Hardy, AR

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Hardy, AR is $525, with a year-over-year rent change of -9.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Hardy, AR is 1-bedrooms: $525. The most common rental property sizes in Hardy, AR are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 33.9% and 27.2% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$525	$525
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$525	$525
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

Studio

13.8%

1 Bedroom

27.2%

2 Bedrooms

33.9%

3 Bedrooms

18.8%

4 Bedrooms

6.2%

Property Listings — Hardy, AR

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Hardy, AR is 99. This is a decrease of -2.0% 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 9.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$240,000	14.0%
Listing Count	41	6.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.3%	6.0%
Days on Market	111	-3.0%

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Demographics — Hardy, AR

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Hardy, AR has a population of 3,830, which has increased by 3.2% over the past 5 years. Hardy, AR is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.0% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 9.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.4% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	3,830	3.2%
% Under 18	20.0%	36.1%
% Seniors	28.2%	-14.5%
% WFH	9.4%	104.3%
% w/ College Degree	9.9%	13.8%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Hardy, AR is a predominantly white area, with 88.4% 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 Hardy, AR is asian, making up 1.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.9% of the population in Hardy, AR, and this percentage has increased by 28.6% 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	88.4%	-4.6%
% Black	0.5%	∞%
% Hispanic	0.7%	-56.2%
% Asian	1.3%	1,200.0%
% Foreign Born	0.9%	28.6%

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Mortgage and Risk — Hardy, AR

Hardy, AR lacks sufficient mortgage origination data for analysis.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	N/A
% Conventional Loans	N/A
% Government Loans	N/A
% Investor Loans	N/A
% Second Loans	N/A
% Cash Out Refinance	N/A

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Rentals and Section 8 — Hardy, AR

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	51
Total Units Section 8	38
% 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	$125	$525	$650
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$850
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,110
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,340

Hardy, AR—72542

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Hardy, AR

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Hardy, AR

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Hardy, AR

Demographics — Hardy, AR

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Hardy, AR

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Hardy, AR

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Hardy, AR

Home Price to Income Ratio

Hardy, 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	$133,000
Median Household Income	$40,700

Hardy, AR—72542

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Hardy, AR

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Hardy, AR

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Hardy, AR

Demographics — Hardy, AR

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Hardy, AR

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Hardy, AR

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Hardy, AR

Home Price to Income Ratio

Hardy, AR — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Williford, AR

Williford, AR

Ballard, AR

Poughkeepsie, AR

Evening Shade, AR

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