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Lake hamilton, AR

Lake hamilton, AR.

Population: 47,477 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lake hamilton, AR is $262,611 — down 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $275,000 after a median 79.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,344/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, hail, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$262,611

Median home value

-0.6%

1-year change

79.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$262,611
1-year appreciation
-0.6%
3-year appreciation
+3.6%
5-year appreciation
+25.8%
10-year appreciation
+81.1%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$265,472
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
$275,000
Median list price
$369,000
Median price per sqft
$160
1-year sale-price change
-4.3%
Median days on market
79.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
173
For-sale inventory
704
Sale-to-list ratio
95.6%
Active listings
362
1-year forecast
+1.0%
Days to pending
114 days
New listings (monthly)
106

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,344/mo
1-year rent change
+4.0%
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
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
NATIONAL PARK TECHNOLOGY CENTER, HOT SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
NATIONAL PARK TECHNOLOGY CENTER, OAKLAWN STEM MAGNET SCHOOL, HOT SPRINGS WORLD CLASS HIGH SCHOOL, MAIN STREET VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS MAGNET SCHOOL, HOT SPRINGS JUNIOR ACADEMY

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, hail, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · 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 60% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.5%
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)

Average annual temperature
65.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
55.0°F
Annual precipitation
56.2 in
Annual snowfall
3.1 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
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
57
Days with Moderate air quality
47
Highest AQI recorded (year)
67

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,763
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,678

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Hot Springs National Park (6 mi)
National parks include
Hot Springs National Park, Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Memorial Field Airport (HOT) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Memorial Field Airport (HOT) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER-HOT SPRINGS COUNTY, NATIONAL PARK MEDICAL CENTER, LEVI HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
54
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)
+231 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
23.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.7%
Median annual property tax
$979
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
71.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
33,835
Average weekly wage
$837
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
87

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

How it compares

Lake hamiltonState medianUS median
Median home value$262,611$185,100$289,727
Median sale price$275,000$220,950$325,000
Median days on market80 days61 days51 days
Typical rent$1,344/mo$1,278/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$979$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 Lake hamilton, AR?
$262,611.
What is the median sale price in Lake hamilton, AR?
$275,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lake hamilton, AR?
Median days on market: 79.5 days.
What is typical rent in Lake hamilton, AR?
Typical rent: $1,344/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lake hamilton, AR?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, hail, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is Lake hamilton, AR in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Lake hamilton, AR?
Risk to homes is higher than 60% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lake hamilton, AR?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lake hamilton, AR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lake hamilton, AR?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lake hamilton, AR walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lake hamilton, AR?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lake hamilton, AR?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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