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Cave springs, AR — ZIP 72718

Population: 5,806 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 72718 (Cave springs, AR) is $565,765 — up 3.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $555,000 after a median 29 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$565,765

Median home value

+3.5%

1-year change

29

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$565,765
1-year appreciation
+3.5%
3-year appreciation
+13.8%
5-year appreciation
+44.8%
10-year appreciation
+105.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$565,765
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
$555,000
Median list price
$576,925
Median price per sqft
$240
1-year sale-price change
-2.2%
Median days on market
29 days
Homes sold (recent period)
29
For-sale inventory
40
Sale-to-list ratio
97.4%
Active listings
44
1-year forecast
+2.9%
New listings (monthly)
18

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

Rents

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 75% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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)

Annual precipitation
53.7 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
34,553
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
27,992

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pea Ridge National Military Park (17 mi)
National parks include
Pea Ridge National Military Park, George Washington Carver National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Elder Airstrip (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Hospitals include
SILOAM SPRINGS REGIONAL HOSPITAL, WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, FAYETTEVILLE AR VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
99
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)
+2,448 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,012
Housing built before 1970
14.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
75.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,761
Households with broadband internet
91.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
128,800
Average weekly wage
$1,479
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,204

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

How it compares

ZIP 72718State medianUS median
Median home value$565,765$185,100$289,727
Median sale price$555,000$220,950$325,000
Median days on market29 days61 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,761$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 72718?
$565,765.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 72718?
$555,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 72718?
Median days on market: 29 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 72718?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,066/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 72718?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave.
Is ZIP 72718 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 72718?
Risk to homes is higher than 75% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 72718?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 72718?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 72718 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 72718?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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