Polk County, AR Housing Market Brief
county · AR · as of August 2026
What is Polk County, AR’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Polk County, AR in its market cycle?
Polk County, AR 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.
Polk County, AR housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $174K | ▲ +51.1% |
| Median Days on Market | 105 days | ▲ +50% |
| Months of Supply | 9.3 | ▲ +40.9% |
| Homes for Sale | 169 | ▲ +20.7% |
| Homes Sold | 19 | ▼ -13.6% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $120 | ▲ +17.8% |
How has Polk County, AR’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Polk County, AR a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Polk County, AR is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 51 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Polk County, AR?
The median sale price in Polk County, AR is $174K, having risen 51.1% over the past year.
How affordable is Polk County, AR?
Polk County, AR scores 70 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Polk County, AR's Alpha Score?
Polk County, AR's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (71/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (24/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Polk County, AR? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.