Fort Smith, AR metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · AR · score computed October 2026
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.
Population band 4 of 5 (population 112,714–277,881) · comparable within its band
Where is Fort Smith, AR metro area in its market cycle?
Fort Smith, AR metro area is classified as Growing — strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Fort Smith, AR metro area?
Metro-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Fort Smith, AR metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $232K | ▲ +5.7% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 64 days | ▼ -1.5% | Realtor.com via FRED |
| Months of Supply | 4.5 | ▲ +7.1% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 1,016 | ▲ +5.4% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 227 | ▼ -2.2% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $142 | ▲ +5.3% | Redfin |
How has Fort Smith, AR metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Smith, AR metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Fort Smith, AR metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 56 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, 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 $232K, having risen 5.7% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Fort Smith, AR metro area?
Fort Smith, AR metro area scores 64 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 (66/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (37/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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