Little Rock, AR metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · AR · score computed October 2026
What is Little Rock, 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 5 of 5 (population 278,335–19,798,537) · comparable within its band
Where is Little Rock, AR metro area in its market cycle?
Little Rock, AR metro area is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Little Rock, 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.
Little Rock, AR metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $264K | ▲ +6.6% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 60 days | ▲ +11.1% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 4.9 | ▲ +19.5% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 3,738 | ▲ +6.2% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 770 | ▼ -13% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $151 | ▲ +2.6% | Redfin |
How has Little Rock, AR metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Little Rock, AR metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Little Rock, AR metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 49 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Little Rock, AR metro area?
The median sale price in Little Rock, AR metro area is $264K, having risen 6.6% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Little Rock, AR metro area?
Little Rock, AR metro area scores 52 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Little Rock, AR metro area's Alpha Score?
Little Rock, AR metro area's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (62/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (38/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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