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Learn about the people, housing, costs and businesses in Arkansas, Kansas
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FHA, VA, Conventional & Jumbo · Purchase & Refi rates in Arkansas.
True all-in cost — P&I, taxes, insurance & utilities for homes in Arkansas.
Find and compare lenders active near Arkansas.
Homeowners, flood, and specialty coverage estimates
Flood, earthquake, and wildfire risk data
FEMA flood zones and flood insurance estimates for Arkansas.
Seismic risk and earthquake insurance estimates for Arkansas.
Wildfire exposure and insurance estimates for Arkansas.
Cost of living, demographics, and community profile
As of today, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate for Arkansas is approximately 7.007% (7.050% APR). Rates vary based on your credit score, loan type, down payment, and other factors. Safe Rate updates rates daily using live investor pricing.
View current rates for ArkansasThe median home value in Arkansas is $81k. The median monthly rent is $797. Annual property taxes average $1k. Home values are based on U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Home values in Arkansas have increased 6.6% over the past two years. This represents moderate growth. This data is sourced from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index.
Based on a typical all-in ownership cost of $750/month (mortgage, taxes, insurance), you'd generally need a household income of approximately $32k/year to keep housing costs at or below 28% of gross income — a common lender guideline. The median household income in Arkansas is $50k/year.
Calculate your buying powerThe largest employment sectors in Arkansas are public administration (28%) and retail (21%) of the local workforce. Industry data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.