Arkansas Real Estate Market Update: May 2026 This report provides an overview of key real estate market metrics for Arkansas as of May 2026, intended for For Sale By Owner (FSBO) sellers.
Data reflects statewide trends and may vary by specific local markets.
Median Home Prices In May 2026, the median home price in Arkansas was $245,000.
This represents a 4.3% increase compared to May 2025's median price of $234,900.
Month-over-month, the median price saw a 0.8% rise from April 2026, which recorded a median of $243,040.
The median sales price indicates the midpoint of all home prices, with half of homes selling for more and half selling for less.
Days On Market (DOM) The average days on market (DOM) for homes sold in Arkansas during May 2026 was 48 days.
This figure is a decrease from 55 days in May 2025, indicating a faster sales cycle compared to the previous year.
Compared to the previous month, April 2026, which saw an average of 51 days on market, May 2026 experienced a reduction of 3 days.
Days on market measures the time from when a property is listed for sale until it goes under contract.
Buyer Demand Buyer demand in Arkansas during May 2026 remained robust, characterized by a sales-to-list price ratio of 99.1%.
This indicates that, on average, homes sold for 99.1% of their final asking price.
A year prior, in May 2025, the sales-to-list price ratio was 98.7%.
The current ratio suggests that buyers are largely meeting asking prices.
The statewide average number of showings per listing before an offer was accepted stood at 11.5 in May 2026, up from 10.8 in May 2025.
This metric suggests sustained buyer interest.
Inventory Levels As of May 2026, the total housing inventory in Arkansas stood at 8,200 active listings.
This represents a 7.5% increase in available homes compared to May 2025, when active listings totaled 7,625.
Month-over-month, inventory saw a 2.1% increase from April 2026, which had 8,030 active listings.
The current inventory level translates to a 2.8-month supply of homes, based on the average monthly sales volume.
A 6-month supply is generally considered a balanced market.
This 2.8-month supply indicates a market favoring sellers due to limited availability relative to demand.