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Barling, AR—72923

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$197,000
3.7% YoY Growth
Household Income
$52,200
20.9% YoY Growth
Days on Market
67
24.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.8%
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
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Barling, AR

As of May '26, the median home price in Barling, AR is $197,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.7%. This indicates that home prices in Barling, AR are increasing. 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 TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$197,0003.7%
Single Family $196,0003.7%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed

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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    2 Bed
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    3 Bed
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    4 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    1 Bedroom
    6.2%
    2 Bedrooms
    16.6%
    3 Bedrooms
    61.0%
    4 Bedrooms
    16.2%

    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.

    TypeMedian RentAverage 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/AN/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 May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Barling, AR is 67. 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 14.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$341,000-1.0%
    Listing Count
    		28-13.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.5%-13.0%
    Days on Market
    		6724.0%
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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.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		4,9702.3%
    % 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

    MetricLatest Census5-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

    MetricZip 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 SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$235$645$880
    2 Bedroom$250$900$1,150
    3 Bedroom$160$1,400$1,560
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,890

    Affordability — Barling, AR

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.3
    Median Home Price$197,000
    Median Household Income$52,200

    Barling, AR — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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