The story of this market
The typical home in Blytheville, Arkansas sells for about $173,750, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are up +15.91% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 56 days to sell.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+2.7%
AR · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Blytheville, Arkansas
The Blytheville housing market is characterized by low price points and a slow pace of sales, with a median listing price of approximately $174,000. While year-over-year price growth has been positive, the market faces challenges from a declining population and high poverty rates. The lack of rental data and limited inventory suggest a market that is currently stagnant, driven by local industrial employment rather than speculative growth.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Blytheville yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 3 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 15.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 24.2% — a mixed stability profile.
- Emilee's Restaurant4.123.4 mi
- Fort Pillow State Historic Park4.720.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A local community park providing green space and recreational facilities for residents. It serves as a primary outdoor gathering spot for the area.
Blytheville is primarily suited for local workers in the manufacturing and industrial sectors who prioritize affordability and proximity to major regional employers. It is less attractive to speculative investors or high-end buyers, serving instead as a stable, low-cost housing market for families and long-term residents.
The Blytheville School District serves the city, with schools generally facing challenges in state accountability ratings. Educational outcomes are a central point of discussion for local stakeholders aiming to improve student performance and district-wide academic standards.
Transportation is primarily facilitated by local road networks, with the city serving as a hub for regional logistics and industrial transport. Commute times are relatively short, reflecting the city's compact size and the proximity of residential areas to industrial employment centers.
Blytheville offers local recreational opportunities centered around city parks and community facilities, including the Gosnell City Park area. These spaces provide essential green space and gathering points for residents, though the city's amenity base is primarily focused on local community engagement rather than large-scale regional tourism.
The rental market in Blytheville is characterized by limited data availability, suggesting a lack of large-scale institutional rental management. Vacancy pressure is influenced by the city's overall population trends, and the market is primarily composed of individual property owners rather than high-density apartment complexes.
The economy is heavily reliant on manufacturing and retail trade, which serve as the primary drivers of local employment. While the industrial base provides stability, the city has experienced a decline in the employed population, reflecting broader regional economic shifts.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing and industrial sectors, with major employers providing a foundation for the regional workforce. Infrastructure development is focused on maintaining industrial competitiveness, though the city faces ongoing challenges with population retention and economic diversification.
Development planning is currently focused on infrastructure maintenance and supporting existing industrial operations. There are no major large-scale commercial or residential projects currently reported as under construction that would significantly alter the city's footprint.
Parcels in Blytheville are subject to standard school district and county-level levies. There are no significant MUD or PID districts reported that impose additional tax burdens on residential property owners.
Blytheville experiences crime rates that are significantly higher than both the Arkansas state average and the national average. Local law enforcement and community leaders frequently address public safety concerns, which remain a primary focus for municipal governance and regional perception.
The city is located in a region prone to flood risks associated with the Mississippi River basin and requires careful attention to drainage and infrastructure. Property owners should verify flood zone status, as insurance premiums in this area are influenced by regional environmental exposure.
Property insurance in the region is influenced by environmental risk factors, including flood exposure and regional weather patterns. Premiums are generally reflective of the broader Mississippi Delta risk profile.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Disabled Veteran Total Property Tax Exemption: Provides a 100% exemption from all ad valorem real property taxes on the principal homestead. Formula: Net Ad Valorem Tax Due = $0.00. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Senior and Disabled Assessment Freeze: Freezes the assessed taxable value of the homestead at the prevailing assessed value at the time the owner becomes eligible or purchases the property. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas State Homestead Property Tax Credit: Provides a direct reduction against ad valorem property taxes up to $350.00 (increased to $350 by Act 655 of 2009; further statutory increases may apply up to $425 depending on legislative session). Formula: Final Tax Due = max($0, Gross Ad Valorem Tax - Homestead Credit). State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Amendment 79 Assessment Growth Caps (Assessment Limitation): Caps annual assessed value growth following a countywide reappraisal: homestead parcel taxable assessments cannot increase by more than 5% per year, and non-homestead residential parcel taxable assessments cannot increase by more than 10% per year until taxable assessment reaches… State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment Ratio and Valuation: Imposes an ad valorem property tax based on a uniform statutory assessment ratio of 20% of true market value.
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 0.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and ACS profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.