Markets/Arkansas/Forrest City

Forrest City, AR Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Forrest City, Arkansas. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.

Median Home Price

$88,524

-2.9% year-over-year

12-Month Forecast

-2.9%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-2.9% year-over-year

Climate Risk

25/100

Low

Market Momentum

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Neutral
3.9mo supply · Score -1/7

Net migration: Bottom 37% nationally

Income Migration

📉 Wealth Drain0.89x

In-migrants avg $31,576 AGI vs out-migrants $35,535

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Opportunity Zone Market

1 ZIP codes in Forrest City are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Forrest City Market Summary

Forrest City, AR is experiencing a correction with -2.9% year-over-year decline, signaling a buyer's market with softening demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 2.12x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability.

Affordability

Affordability Score100/100
Price-to-Income Ratio2.1x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$41,784

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-4.3%
Base Case-2.9%
Bull Case-1.4%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Forrest City, AR's primary climate exposure is tornadoes (70/100). The composite climate risk score of 25/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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