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Fayetteville, AR — ZIP 72703

Population: 35,896 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 72703 (Fayetteville, AR) is $415,337 — up 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $241,000 after a median 62 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,509/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, winterweather, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$415,337

Median home value

+4.0%

1-year change

62

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$415,337
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+11.8%
5-year appreciation
+36.5%
10-year appreciation
+102.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$415,337
House Price Index (state)
371.7 (+4.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$241,000
Median list price
$305,900
Median price per sqft
$188
1-year sale-price change
+2.6%
Median days on market
62 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
154
Sale-to-list ratio
95.5%
Active listings
15
1-year forecast
+3.0%
New listings (monthly)
47

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,509/mo
1-year rent change
+1.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$696/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,066/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,386/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,600/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

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%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
HAAS HALL ACADEMY, FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
HAAS HALL ACADEMY, VANDERGRIFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, BUTTERFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WOODLAND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, MCNAIR MIDDLE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, winterWeather, hail, heatWave, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Very High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 83% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
56.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.6 in
Annual snowfall
6.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
265
Days with Moderate air quality
95
Highest AQI recorded (year)
119

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
30,848
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
24,329

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pea Ridge National Military Park (23 mi)
National parks include
Pea Ridge National Military Park, Fort Smith National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
34
Nearest airport
Henson Farm Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Drake Field (FYV) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, FAYETTEVILLE AR VA MEDICAL CENTER, VISTA HEALTH FAYETTEVILLE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
66
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+516 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Housing built before 1970
12.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,115
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
79.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
99,445
Average weekly wage
$1,051
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,915

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 72703State medianUS median
Median home value$415,337$185,100$289,727
Median sale price$241,000$220,950$325,000
Median days on market62 days61 days51 days
Typical rent$1,509/mo$1,278/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,115$628$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

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

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 72703?
$415,337.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 72703?
$241,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 72703?
Median days on market: 62 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 72703?
Typical rent: $1,509/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 72703?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, hail, heatWave, lightning.
Is ZIP 72703 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 72703?
Risk to homes is higher than 83% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 72703?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 72703?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 72703?
5 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 72703 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 72703?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 72703?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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