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Area data

Fort smith, AR — ZIP 72916

Population: 11,711 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$323,878
1-year appreciation
+0.8%
3-year appreciation
+3.7%
5-year appreciation
+22.0%
10-year appreciation
+53.9%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$325,922
House Price Index
371.7 (+4.1% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$371,900
Median list price
$299,000
Median days on market
76 days
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
84
1-year forecast
+1.0%
New listings (monthly)
20

Rents

Typical rent
$1,449/mo
1-year rent change
+5.2%
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,386/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
iceStorm, lightning, tornado, winterWeather, coldWave
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.4 in

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Smith National Historic Site (9 mi)
Nearest airport
Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Avg hospital rating
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+158 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,004
Median annual property tax
$1,858
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
79.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
59,596
Average weekly wage
$1,026
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
234

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents