Markets/Arkansas/Helena-West Helena

Helena-West Helena, AR Real Estate Market 2026

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

Median Home Price

$50,299

-3.8% year-over-year

12-Month Forecast

-3.8%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-3.8% year-over-year

Climate Risk

25/100

Low

Market Momentum

➡️
Neutral
11mo supply · Score -1/7

Net migration: Bottom 23% nationally

Income Migration

💰 Wealth Influx1.11x

In-migrants avg $31,400 AGI vs out-migrants $28,361

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Opportunity Zone Market

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

Helena-West Helena Market Summary

Helena-West Helena, AR is experiencing a correction with -3.8% year-over-year decline, signaling a buyer's market with softening demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 1.34x, 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 Ratio1.3x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$37,458

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-5.7%
Base Case-3.8%
Bull Case-1.9%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Helena-West Helena, AR's primary climate exposure is tornadoes (50/100). 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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