Forrest City, AR metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of July 2026
What is Forrest City, 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 Forrest City, AR metro area in its market cycle?
Forrest City, AR metro area is classified as Peaking — late-cycle, with momentum cooling from a high level. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Forrest City, AR metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $160K | ▲ +60% |
| Median Days on Market | 42 days | ▼ -46.1% |
| Months of Supply | 3.9 | ▼ -30.4% |
| Homes for Sale | 27 | ▼ -3.6% |
| Homes Sold | 7 | ▲ +40% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $78 | ▲ +30.1% |
How has Forrest City, AR metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Forrest City, AR metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of July 2026, Forrest City, AR metro area is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 63 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Forrest City, AR metro area?
The median sale price in Forrest City, AR metro area is $160K, having risen 60% over the past year.
How affordable is Forrest City, AR metro area?
Forrest City, AR metro area scores 66 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Forrest City, AR metro area's Alpha Score?
Forrest City, AR metro area's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (80/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (50/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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