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Harrisburg, AR

Harrisburg, AR.

Population: 6,283 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Harrisburg, AR is $154,606 — up 5.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $211,000 after a median 94 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$154,606

Median home value

+5.1%

1-year change

94

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$154,606
1-year appreciation
+5.1%
3-year appreciation
-1.1%
5-year appreciation
+12.5%
10-year appreciation
+57.5%
All-time peak (2024-06)
$159,413
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
$211,000
Median list price
$229,900
Median price per sqft
$127
1-year sale-price change
+9.3%
Median days on market
94 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
23
Sale-to-list ratio
95.6%
Active listings
12
1-year forecast
+0.4%
New listings (monthly)
5

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
ARKANSAS YOUTH SERVICES SCHOOL SYSTEM, HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
HARRISBURG JTC SCHOOL, HARRISBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, HARRISBURG HIGH SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, drought, earthquake, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 21% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
41.9%
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
60.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,922
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,114

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
64
Nearest airport
Jamies Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
ST BERNARDS MEDICAL CENTER, BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL JONESBORO, INC.
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
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)
-42 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
19.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.2%
Median annual property tax
$507
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
60.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,105
Average weekly wage
$958
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
40

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

How it compares

HarrisburgState medianUS median
Median home value$154,606$185,100$289,727
Median sale price$211,000$220,950$325,000
Median days on market94 days61 days51 days
Median annual property tax$507$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 Harrisburg, AR?
$154,606.
What is the median sale price in Harrisburg, AR?
$211,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Harrisburg, AR?
Median days on market: 94 days.
What is typical rent in Harrisburg, 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 Harrisburg, AR?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, drought, earthquake, tornado.
Is Harrisburg, AR in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Harrisburg, AR?
Risk to homes is higher than 21% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Harrisburg, AR?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Harrisburg, AR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Harrisburg, AR?
3 schools (1 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Harrisburg, AR walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Harrisburg, AR?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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