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Rector, AR

Rector, AR.

Population: 3,643 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$130,703
1-year appreciation
+4.7%
3-year appreciation
+12.2%
5-year appreciation
+37.6%
10-year appreciation
+96.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$130,703
House Price Index
371.7 (+4.1% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
5

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%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, iceStorm, coldWave, earthquake, heatWave

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
60.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.8 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail (41 mi)
Nearest airport
Rector Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Arkansas International Airport (BYH) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-5 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Median annual property tax
$435
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
54.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,162
Average weekly wage
$818
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
10

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