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Gravel ridge, AR

Gravel ridge, AR.

Population: 38,437 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Gravel ridge, AR is $174,179 — up 6.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $380,000 after a median 126.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,154/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with icestorm, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$174,179

Median home value

+6.3%

1-year change

126.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$174,179
1-year appreciation
+6.3%
3-year appreciation
+11.0%
5-year appreciation
+24.2%
10-year appreciation
+52.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$174,179
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
$380,000
Median list price
$217,500
Median price per sqft
$140
1-year sale-price change
+122.2%
Median days on market
126.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
174
Sale-to-list ratio
98.3%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+1.3%
New listings (monthly)
45

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,154/mo
1-year rent change
+5.0%
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
9
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
ARKANSAS LIGHTHOUSE ACADEMIES, JACKSONVILLE NORTH PULASKI SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
JACKSONVILLE LIGHTHOUSE ELEMENTARY ACADEMY, COLLEGE PREP ACADEMY, ADKINS PRE-K CENTER, BAYOU METO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, JACKSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, tornado, winterWeather, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 51% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
28.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Vertac, Inc. (2.7 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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
55
Days with Good air quality
122
Days with Moderate air quality
238
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
174

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,143
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
46,087
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
35,350

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site (15 mi)
National parks include
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, Hot Springs National Park
Airports within 30 mi
52
Nearest airport
Little Rock Air Force Base (LRF) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Little Rock Air Force Base (LRF) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
UNITY HEALTH - JACKSONVILLE
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
27
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)
-335 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
24.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,017
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
65.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
205,880
Average weekly wage
$1,141
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
967

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

How it compares

Gravel ridgeState medianUS median
Median home value$174,179$185,100$289,727
Median sale price$380,000$220,950$325,000
Median days on market127 days61 days51 days
Typical rent$1,154/mo$1,278/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,017$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 Gravel ridge, AR?
$174,179.
What is the median sale price in Gravel ridge, AR?
$380,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Gravel ridge, AR?
Median days on market: 126.5 days.
What is typical rent in Gravel ridge, AR?
Typical rent: $1,154/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Gravel ridge, AR?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, tornado, winterWeather, earthquake.
Is Gravel ridge, AR in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Gravel ridge, AR?
Risk to homes is higher than 51% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Gravel ridge, AR?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Gravel ridge, AR?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Vertac, Inc., 2.7 mi.
How many schools serve Gravel ridge, AR?
9 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Gravel ridge, AR walkable?
Walkability index: 12.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Gravel ridge, AR?
Moderate. Median AQI: 55. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Gravel ridge, AR?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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