Lavaca, AR 72941 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Lavaca, AR—72941

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$237,000

1.7% YoY Growth

Household Income

$77,300

53.1% YoY Growth

Days on Market

16.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.2%

Median Rent

$1,100

76.0% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$1,100

10.0% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Lavaca, AR

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Lavaca, AR is $237,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.7%. This indicates that home prices in Lavaca, 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	$237,000	1.7%
Single Family	$236,000	2.2%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Lavaca, AR

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Lavaca, AR is $1,100, with a year-over-year rent change of 76.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Lavaca, AR is 3-bedrooms: $1,100. The most common rental property sizes in Lavaca, AR are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 48.9% and 28.6% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,100	$1,100
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	$1,100	$1,100
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

20.4%

2 Bedrooms

28.6%

3 Bedrooms

48.9%

4 Bedrooms

0.7%

5+ Bedrooms

1.4%

Property Listings — Lavaca, AR

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Lavaca, AR is 53. This is a increase of 13.0% 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 18.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$315,000	10.0%
Listing Count	27	15.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.6%	15.0%
Days on Market	44	-16.0%

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Demographics — Lavaca, AR

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Lavaca, AR has a population of 4,780, which has decreased by -11.6% over the past 5 years. Lavaca, AR is a popular place for families, as children make up 28.5% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 16.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 4.0% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	4,780	-11.6%
% Under 18	28.5%	17.3%
% Seniors	15.1%	-3.8%
% WFH	4.0%	122.2%
% w/ College Degree	16.2%	-1.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Lavaca, AR is a predominantly white area, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 2.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Lavaca, AR is hispanic, making up 4.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.1% of the population in Lavaca, AR, and this percentage has decreased by 38.9% 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	88.7%	2.4%
% Black	0.4%	-42.9%
% Hispanic	4.8%	4.3%
% Asian	0.2%	∞%
% Foreign Born	1.1%	-38.9%

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Mortgage and Risk — Lavaca, AR

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 124 mortgage originations in Lavaca, AR, of which 60.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 66.0%, with 33.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Lavaca, AR. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 13.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	124
% Conventional Loans	60.0%
% Government Loans	40.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	13.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Lavaca, AR

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	2
Total Units Section 8	2
% Rentals under Section 8	0.7%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$690
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$910
3 Bedroom	$140	$1,100	$1,240
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,500

Lavaca, AR—72941

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Lavaca, AR

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Lavaca, AR

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Lavaca, AR

Demographics — Lavaca, AR

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Lavaca, AR

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Lavaca, AR

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Lavaca, AR

Home Price to Income Ratio

Lavaca, AR — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.7
Median Home Price	$237,000
Median Household Income	$77,300

Lavaca, AR—72941

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Lavaca, AR

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Lavaca, AR

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Lavaca, AR

Demographics — Lavaca, AR

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Lavaca, AR

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Lavaca, AR

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Lavaca, AR

Home Price to Income Ratio

Lavaca, AR — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Alma, AR

Barling, AR

Dyer

Charleston, AR

Greenwood, AR

Frequently Asked Questions

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