49Alpha

Fort Smith, AR metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · as of May 2026

Balanced

What is Fort Smith, AR metro area’s Alpha Score?

The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.

Price Momentum20%
-20.031
Inventory Health25%
+5.539
Affordability20%
63
Economic Strength20%
No data
50
Rental Yield15%
71

Where is Fort Smith, AR metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Fort Smith, AR metro area is classified as Matureholding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

Fort Smith, AR metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$220K-2.2%
Median Days on Market42 days▲ +13.5%
Months of Supply3.8-5%
Homes for Sale891▲ +1.3%
Homes Sold233▲ +6.4%
Median Price / Sq Ft$138-1.5%
Sale-to-List Ratio96.8%-0.3%

How has Fort Smith, AR metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 49
4-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Fort Smith, AR metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of May 2026, Fort Smith, AR metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 49 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in Fort Smith, AR metro area?

The median sale price in Fort Smith, AR metro area is $220K, having fallen 2.2% over the past year.

How affordable is Fort Smith, AR metro area?

Fort Smith, AR metro area scores 63 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Fort Smith, AR metro area's Alpha Score?

Fort Smith, AR metro area's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (71/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (31/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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