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El dorado, AR

El dorado, AR.

Population: 29,760 (Census ACS)

The median home value in El dorado, AR is $137,552 — up 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $180,000 after a median 50 days on market. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, heatwave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$137,552

Median home value

+1.0%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$137,552
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
-3.3%
5-year appreciation
-0.2%
10-year appreciation
+28.5%
All-time peak (2022-01)
$146,322
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
$180,000
Median list price
$242,500
Median price per sqft
$99
1-year sale-price change
-7.1%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
61
For-sale inventory
88
Sale-to-list ratio
94.7%
Active listings
56
1-year forecast
-2.2%
New listings (monthly)
24

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)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
SOUTH ARK CAREER CENTER, EL DORADO SCHOOL DISTRICT, PARKERS CHAPEL SCHOOL DIST.
Schools include
SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE TECHNICAL CENTER, BARTON JR. HIGH SCHOOL, EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL, HUGH GOODWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, heatWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 39% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Popile, Inc. (2.9 mi)
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
64.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
59
Days with Moderate air quality
59
Highest AQI recorded (year)
102

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,739
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,249

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
El Dorado Downtown Airport-Stevens Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field (ELD) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SOUTH ARKANSAS REGIONAL HOSPITAL LLC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
12
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-152 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
36.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.2%
Median annual property tax
$740
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
63.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,488
Average weekly wage
$1,187
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
7

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

How it compares

El doradoState medianUS median
Median home value$137,552$185,100$289,727
Median sale price$180,000$220,950$325,000
Median days on market50 days61 days51 days
Median annual property tax$740$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 El dorado, AR?
$137,552.
What is the median sale price in El dorado, AR?
$180,000.
How long do homes take to sell in El dorado, AR?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in El dorado, AR?
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 El dorado, AR?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, heatWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is El dorado, AR in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone B.
What is the wildfire risk in El dorado, AR?
Risk to homes is higher than 39% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in El dorado, AR?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near El dorado, AR?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Popile, Inc., 2.9 mi.
How many schools serve El dorado, AR?
9 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is El dorado, AR walkable?
Walkability index: 7.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in El dorado, AR?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in El dorado, AR?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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