Helena, AR metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of May 2026
What is Helena, 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.
Where is Helena, AR metro area in its market cycle?
Helena, 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.
Helena, AR metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $279K | ▲ +1140% |
| Median Days on Market | 45 days | ▼ -83.5% |
| Months of Supply | 11.0 | ▲ +44.7% |
| Homes for Sale | 33 | ▼ -13.2% |
| Homes Sold | 3 | ▼ -40% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $77 | ▲ +479% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.7% | ▲ +11.7% |
How has Helena, AR metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Helena, AR metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Helena, AR metro area is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 72 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Helena, AR metro area?
The median sale price in Helena, AR metro area is $279K, having risen 1140% over the past year.
How affordable is Helena, AR metro area?
Helena, AR metro area scores 96 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Helena, AR metro area's Alpha Score?
Helena, AR metro area's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (99/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (50/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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