Little Rock, AR metro area Housing Market

Cold Market

Comprehensive housing market data for the Little Rock, AR metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.

Data period: January 2026

Median Sale Price

$252K

9.9% YoY

Days on Market

75 days

0.0% YoY

Active Inventory

2,967

1.2% YoY

Homes Sold

603

4.1% YoY

Cold Market

Inventory is high and homes are sitting longer — a buyer's market.

Little Rock, AR metro area Market Summary

The Little Rock, AR metro area housing market is cooling down. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $252K, up 9.9% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 75 days on the market, 0.0% shorter than a year ago.

There are 2,967 homes for sale — 1.2% fewer than last year. With 4.9 months of supply, this is a balanced market. 831 new listings were added during this period, down 17.2% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 97.1% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 10.8% of homes sell above their asking price. 19.8% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

73

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 4.9
Days on Market 75
Price Drops 19.8%
Sale-to-List Ratio 97.1%
Market Temperature Cold

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $423K) 40.5%
Days on Market (National: 66) 13.6%
Inventory (National: 1,210,379) 99.8%

vs. Arkansas Median

Median Price (Arkansas: $263K) 4.4%
Days on Market (Arkansas: 74) 1.4%

Investor Takeaway

The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. Prices are 40% below the national median, which could indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Little Rock, AR metro area Market Trends

Median Sale Price

Median Days on Market

Active Inventory

Homes Sold

Price per Square Foot

Sale-to-List Ratio

New Listings

Listings with Price Drops

Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$250K

Price per Sq Ft

$147

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.1%

Months of Supply

4.9

Sold Above List

10.8%

Price Drops

19.8%

New Listings

831

17.2% YoY

Pending Sales

871

Off Market in 2 Weeks

21.7%

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