Fayetteville, AR metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · AR · score computed October 2026
What is Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville, AR metro area in its market cycle?
Fayetteville, AR metro area is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Fayetteville, 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.
Fayetteville, AR metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $354K | ▼ -4.2% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 50 days | ▲ +38.9% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 4.9 | ▲ +16.7% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 4,375 | ▲ +16.8% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 898 | ▲ +0.3% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $207 | 0% | Redfin |
How has Fayetteville, AR metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fayetteville, AR metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Fayetteville, AR metro area is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 64 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Fayetteville, AR metro area?
The median sale price in Fayetteville, AR metro area is $354K, having fallen 4.2% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Fayetteville, AR metro area?
Fayetteville, AR metro area scores 32 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Fayetteville, AR metro area's Alpha Score?
Fayetteville, AR metro area's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (100/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (24/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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