Investor-grade market analytics for Fort Smith, Arkansas. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.
$205,433
+4.6% year-over-year
6.3%
gross annual
+4.5%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
+4.5% year-over-year
31/100
LowNet migration: Bottom 46% nationally
In-migrants avg $45,065 AGI vs out-migrants $53,815
Opportunity Zone Market
4 ZIP codes in Fort Smith are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →
Fort Smith, AR-OK shows steady growth at 4.6% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.62x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (31/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 6.28% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.
12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)
Fort Smith, AR-OK's primary climate exposure is heat stress (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 31/100 (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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