Housing & Real Estate — Fort Smith, Arkansas
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 40,146 |
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| Occupied | 36,480 |
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| Vacant | 3,666 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 19,352 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 17,128 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $178,100 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$203,000 |
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| Median Rent | $852/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $1,137/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | moderate |
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| Rent as % of Income | 18.7% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 35.0% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 4,250 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 3,936 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 3,573 |
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| Built before 1960 | 10,581 |
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| Median Year Built | 1976 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
